Food Service Utilities Worker, Memorial, 12 hours, Mixed Shift

UMass Memorial Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (eligibility confirmed)

Union UFCW

Non-exempt status

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring for a food services kitchen role focused on dishwashing, sanitation, and tray retrieval. The position requires ability to follow standard procedures, read and speak English, and handle physical tasks including lifting and moving heavy items.

Training and alignment with department goals are emphasized in a team-driven environment. The role is non-exempt with a 4 - mixed shift schedule, generally 3:30-8 but may vary; regular weekends and holidays apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow standardized instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Understanding of basic weights and measures.
• Understanding of basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and push and pull 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
• Collect and dispose of all refuse; hand washes pots/pans and operates ware washing machines.
• Clean steam kettles, grills, ovens, carts, hood, refrigerators, and related equipment.
• Store supplies and rotate perishables; maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Maintain work area and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing

English literacy

Weights & measures

Math basics

Physical strength

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$19.00 - $31.55

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

based on department needs, generally 3:30-8 but may varrie

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

12

Cost Center:

10010 - 5030 Food Services Kitchen

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs dishwashing and pot washing duties. Responsible for sanitation of main kitchen and all food service equipment. Retrieves soiled patient trays. Inventories and stocks supplies in unit kitchens. Assists in training of other food service workers.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Completes setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
2. Collects and disposes of all refuse according to department policy. Hand washes pots/pans according to standard procedure. Operates and cleans mechanical ware washing machines according to standard procedures.
3. Cleans steam kettles, grills, ovens, carts, exhaust hood, refrigerators, tray line equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, and other related equipment according to standard procedures.
4. Stores various food, paper and chemical supplies in appropriate areas. Fills handwashing soap and paper towel dispensers. Rotates and dates items following standard procedures. Stores perishables in an appropriate manner.
5. Cleans work area, equipment in main kitchen and/or patient units as directed. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.

II. Position Qualifications:

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Requires the ability to carry out instructions and procedures that are standardized.
• 2. Ability to read, write and speak English.
• 3. Understanding of basic weights and measures.
• 4. Understanding of basic mathematical functions.
• 5. Ability to stoop and lift 30 pounds and push and pull 300 pounds.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.