Food Service Worker

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Boston is seeking kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and support food service operations. Responsibilities include attending meetings, cleaning dishes, and adhering to food safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This role does not require a degree if experience is applicable. Join a committed team that values diverse skills and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in kitchen positions preferred.
• Must adhere to food safety standards.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Attend department meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Support department goals for customer satisfaction.
• Work in various kitchen positions, primarily in the dishroom (cleaning dishes, carts, pots, and pans).
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms.
• Operate dish machines, trash compactors, and mop floors.
• Regularly complete sanitation projects as assigned.
• Assist with training new employees and cross-training colleagues.
• Support department goals to enhance customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Skills

Ability to read menu items in English

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other weekend, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Attend department meetings, in-services, and training sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP food safety standards.
• Work in various kitchen positions, primarily in the dishroom (cleaning dishes, carts, pots, and pans).
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms.
• Operate dish machines, trash compactors, and mop floors.
• Regularly complete sanitation projects as assigned.
• Assist with training new employees and cross-training colleagues.
• Support department goals to enhance customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Must be able to read menu items in English (exception is the pot-washer position).
• Must be able to communicate in English (exception is the pot-washer position).
• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Work requires ability to push trucks and carts with food and supplies.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Equal Opportunity

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.