Hospital Kitchen Utility Specialist

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Utility Worker to perform a variety of kitchen tasks, maintain work areas and equipment, and deliver hospitality and customer service. The role includes dishwashing, stocking, sanitation, and assisting with patient and cafeteria meals in a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes adherence to HACCP policies, safety training, and teamwork across departments to ensure smooth operations and high-quality food service for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to follow basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to count and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Sets up dish machine and cleans dishes, utensils and surfaces to sanitary standards.
• Maintains storerooms and walk-ins, rotates stock per FIFO and HACCP procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes cafeteria tables, trays, dish area and kitchen workstations.
• Assists with food prep for cafeteria and patient meals as needed.
• Greet and assist patients, family members, physicians, and staff with requests.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic arithmetic

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Utility Worker to perform a variety of kitchen tasks, maintain work areas and equipment, and deliver hospitality and customer service. The role includes dishwashing, stocking, sanitation, and assisting with patient and cafeteria meals in a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes adherence to HACCP policies, safety training, and teamwork across departments to ensure smooth operations and high-quality food service for patients and visitors.