General Kitchen Cleaner

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Food Service Worker to support hospital patient dining, cafeteria, and kitchen operations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, high-quality service, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule is weekend-based (Saturday and Sunday, 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM) with onsite duties at 1153 Centre Street. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred; high school diploma or GED is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant work experience may substitute education.
• Experience in food service, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend department meetings, in-services, and training sessions as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service by anticipating needs and resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, food stations, and department equipment.
• Follow all HACCP food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate concerns, discrepancies, equipment issues, and product shortages to leadership.
• Support departmental goals focused on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a variety of food service areas, including tray line, cafeteria, and kitchen operations.
• Set up, stock, and replenish food stations for meal service.
• Assemble patient meal trays and serve food and beverages to customers.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays from patient rooms as needed.
• Clean stations, equipment, and floors following meal service.
• Operate dish machines, trash compactors, and perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping floors.
• Prepare food items for patient meal service and cafeteria operations.
• Complete assigned sanitation and cleaning projects.
• Assist with training and cross-training of team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Food Safety

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

English Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties related to the safe preparation, assembly, distribution, and service of food for hospital patients, visitors, and staff. This position supports patient dining, cafeteria, and kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Essential Functions

• Attend department meetings, in-services, and training sessions as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service by anticipating needs and resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, food stations, and department equipment.
• Follow all HACCP food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate concerns, discrepancies, equipment issues, and product shortages to leadership.
• Support departmental goals focused on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a variety of food service areas, including tray line, cafeteria, and kitchen operations.
• Set up, stock, and replenish food stations for meal service.
• Assemble patient meal trays and serve food and beverages to customers.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays from patient rooms as needed.
• Clean stations, equipment, and floors following meal service.
• Operate dish machines, trash compactors, and perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping floors.
• Prepare food items for patient meal service and cafeteria operations.
• Complete assigned sanitation and cleaning projects.
• Assist with training and cross-training of team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Previous food service, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational customer service standards and the I C.A.R.E. philosophy.
• Ability to read and understand menu items in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to push, pull, and transport food carts, trays, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong attention to detail.

Patient Care: No direct patient care responsibilities.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Lifting Occasionally
• Carrying Occasionally
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.00 - $25.56/Hourly

Grade

SF1001At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.