Foodservice Utilities Worker, University, 40 hours, Mixed Shift

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dishwashing associate for our hospital kitchen in Worcester. The role involves cleaning, sanitation, stocking, and assisting in food service operations to support patient meals and staff meals.

The position may offer a signing bonus. Typical schedule includes early shifts with a 40-hour work week and opportunities to contribute to a caring team in a large health system.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow standard procedures.
• Ability to understand basic weights, measures and math.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs dishwashing and pot washing duties.
• 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.
• Completes setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
• Cleans equipment and work areas to maintain safety and hygiene.
• Follows department policy for waste disposal and housekeeping.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Reading & writing English

Tools

Ware washing machines

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Salary & Benefits

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

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: 630a-3p 1130a-8p Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40

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.

Company Culture

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important role, every day.