Hospital Kitchen Utility & Sanitation Specialist

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore area is seeking a kitchen support associate responsible for maintaining all kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. The role includes dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and sanitation according to HACCP policies.

You will participate in safety training, support department goals, and assist in food service operations as needed. Hospital environment requires professionalism, clear communication, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer proficiency is preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner and upholds honesty and ethics.
• Maintains a positive attitude and respectful interactions with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to safety standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and service initiatives.
• Washes dishes by hand or in a machine. Washes pots as needed.
• Cleans work areas, tables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; removes trash appropriately.
• Transports supplies between storage and work areas as required.
• Cleans equipment with designated chemicals to maintain sanitary standards.
• Attends allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Follows HACCP policies and participates in safety programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Professionalism

Team communication

Interpersonal skills

Direction giving

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Equivalent preferred

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore area is seeking a kitchen support associate responsible for maintaining all kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. The role includes dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and sanitation according to HACCP policies.

You will participate in safety training, support department goals, and assist in food service operations as needed. Hospital environment requires professionalism, clear communication, and reliable teamwork.