Healthcare Kitchen & Sanitation Specialist

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the dietary services team. You will clean and sanitize production areas, operate dishwashing equipment, and help ensure a safe, efficient food service environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, assisting with tray assembly as needed, and adhering to established sanitation and safety procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting. Variable shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain sanitation standards.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sanitation equipment and organize work areas.
• Operate dishwashing/sanitation equipment or clean items manually.
• Ensure items are cleaned, sanitized, and dried.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean dishes and service ware.
• Transport cleaned items to production and service areas.
• Disassemble and clean sanitation equipment regularly.
• Clean food production equipment following guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of all production and sanitation areas.
• Follow recycling procedures and sort recyclables.
• Transport recyclables to storage areas.
• Remove and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Maintain trash carts and compactors.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Dishwashing

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the dietary services team. You will clean and sanitize production areas, operate dishwashing equipment, and help ensure a safe, efficient food service environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, assisting with tray assembly as needed, and adhering to established sanitation and safety procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting. Variable shifts available.