Food Service Assistant II, Sanitation

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Associate to uphold sanitation in the food court and main kitchen. Under supervision, you will maintain cleanliness of dish machines, carts, and service areas and assist with waste removal, linen handling, and composting.

You will read temperatures daily, follow health codes, and participate in shifts that include every other weekend and holidays. This role requires clear communication and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months of similar food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes counters, trays, wells, appliances and equipment per schedule.
• Reads and records temperatures of food and equipment daily.
• Maintains sanitation levels per department policies and health codes.
• May train lower level employees.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, customers, families and hospital staff.
• Washes dishes, silverware, trays and serving equipment.

Skills

Reading English

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

**Please note that this role requires you to work every other weekend/holidays**

Position Summary:

Our mission is to transform the healthcare experience through culinary excellence and genuine hospitality, proving that great food and compassionate service are essential partners to our community. Under general supervision, this position maintains sanitation in the food court and kitchen. Works independently in waste, linen and compost removal. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment including but not limited to dish machine, pot wash machine, service areas and work stations in an orderly condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleans and sanitizes counters, tray lines, food wells, appliances and equipment in Main Kitchen workspace and according to specific schedule
• Reads and records temperature of appropriate food and equipment daily
• Maintains high levels of sanitation of all equipment by adhering to department policies and procedures, Health department codes and J.C.A.H.O. regulations
• May train lower level employees
• Maintains clear communication channels and constructive, sensitive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, patients, customers, family members and all hospital staff
• Washes dishes, silverware, trays and serving equipment using dish machine and three bay sink
• Monitors sanitation and food handling, storage and temperature to ensure compliance with established codes and standards
• Prepares service areas at the start and end of each meal period following established schedules
• Turns on equipment and measures, tests and distributes sanitation solutions

Arranges, straightens and cleans dining tables, chairs and counters

Monitors and reports equipment in need of repair of replacement. Maintains related logs and records

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED is preferred, and 6 months of similar experience is required
• The skills to read and understand English, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasionally 11-20lbs
• Regularly stooping and bending
• Reaching and grasping objects below, above and at shoulder level Lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands
• Regularly sitting and standing
• Frequently inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system