Full Time - Utility Associate

UNC Health; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a dedicated Utility Associate to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks and assist with basic food preparation under the NGH Dietary team. This role supports cooks, ensures clean dining environments, and adheres to safety standards. Join a compassionate team serving Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties and beyond.

Work type is full-time with onsite scheduling. High school diploma preferred and a Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning and organizing activities (dishwashing, scrubbing pots, cleaning surfaces, draining and maintaining the dishwashing area).
• Assists cooks with washing and slicing vegetables, carving meat, portioning items, and setting up food lines.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures to protect self and others.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The Utility Associate performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties while assisting with the preparation of food items, as instructed.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs a variety of cleaning and organizing activities to include, but not limited to:




• -Scrapes, stacks and loads pots, pans, dishes, trays, silverware and glassware into dishwasher;


• -Scrubs pots;


• -Unloads dishwasher and stores contents in proper locations;


• -Cleans counters, tables and chairs;


• -Cleans ovens, grill, deep fat fryer and steam tables;


• -Sweeps, scrubs and mops floors;


• -Cleans walls, windows and ledges;


• -Drains and cleans dishwashing machine.




• 2. Provides assistance to cooks, as instructed to include, but not limited to:




• -May wash and slice vegetables;


• -May carve meat and portion items;


• -May wrap food items for serving or storage;


• -May set up, tear down and replenish food lines;


• -May gather ingredients.




• 3. Uses safety/sanitation procedures to protect self and others.

Other information

• 1. High School diploma or GED is preferred.


• 2. Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Dietary

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.