Hospital Kitchen & Sanitation Associate

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Food Service worker to perform dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and support patient services. This non-exempt role supports the main kitchen with cleaning, stocking, and safety compliance.

The schedule varies by department, with 12-hour hours and mixed shifts; rewards include opportunities to contribute to patient care and team success within a large health system.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Read/write English

Weights and measures

Basic math

Lifting 30 lbs / pushing 300 lbs

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Food Service worker to perform dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and support patient services. This non-exempt role supports the main kitchen with cleaning, stocking, and safety compliance.

The schedule varies by department, with 12-hour hours and mixed shifts; rewards include opportunities to contribute to patient care and team success within a large health system.