Food Service Utility Worker, Per Diem, Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Food Service Utility Worker! In this vital role, you'll ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, contributing to exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include maintaining workstations, cleaning equipment, and adhering to safety standards. This position offers flexible hours in a supportive environment, where every team member plays a crucial role in the healing process. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while working with a dedicated team, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus potential

Flexible schedule

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• High School education preferred, with the ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup, stock, and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
• Cleans various kitchen equipment and maintains a safe work environment.
• Complies with health and safety regulations and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Basic English proficiency

Understanding of weights and measures

Basic mathematical functions

Physical ability to lift and move weights

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Utility Worker, Per Diem, Day Shift

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id R25101156

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 4p-8p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 4 Hours (United States of America)

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 16,000 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.

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.
6. May be required to operate power floor washing equipment.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

1. Preferred: High School education or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

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.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered of medium physical demand. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

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.

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.