Food Service Utility Worker, Per Diem, Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Utility Worker to join their team. This pivotal role involves ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining a safe working environment. You will play a crucial part in supporting the food service operations, contributing to the overall health and satisfaction of patients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse community that values your contributions and offers a supportive atmosphere for growth.

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Flexible schedule

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• High School education preferred for this role.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Completes setup, stock, and sanitation of workstations.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to carry out standardized instructions

Basic English reading, writing, and speaking

Understanding of basic weights and measures

Basic mathematical functions

Physical ability to lift 30 pounds

Ability to push and pull 300 pounds

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Utility Worker, Per Diem, Day Shift

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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.

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Completes setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
• 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.
• Cleans steam kettles, grills, ovens, carts, exhaust hood, refrigerators, tray line equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, and other related equipment according to standard procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• May be required to operate power floor washing equipment.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education:

Preferred:

• High School education or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Requires the ability to carry out instructions and procedures that are standardized.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Understanding of basic weights and measures.
• Understanding of basic mathematical functions.
• 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.

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.