Kitchen Steward - Dining & Sanitation Specialist

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital is hiring a Kitchen Steward to support daily kitchen operations. The role requires sanitation of pots, pans, utensils and service ware, as well as assisting with light food preparation and meal delivery to residents.

The position emphasizes adherence to health and safety guidelines, HACCP procedures, and proper chemical handling, with responsibilities spanning cleaning, trash removal, temperature monitoring, and serving duties in a hospital dining setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or dining service environment.
• Follows health and safety guidelines.
• Familiar with HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures.
• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures. Adheres to recycling guidelines.
• Cleans and maintains floors and walls in designated food service areas following established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes and related service ware following established procedures.
• Consistently adheres to SDS information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace.
• Assist in light food preparation as directed by manager or chef on duty
• Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents in the dining room
• Deliver meals to residents' apartments when requested
• Cleans large equipment as assigned, following established procedures.
• Monitors and records temperatures according to operation guidelines.
• Maintains inspection-readiness at all times and follows HACCP procedures while completing job duties.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Complete table settings with water, butter, and crackers prior to each meal

Skills

Sanitation practices

Safety procedures

Food handling

Team collaboration

Job description

UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital is hiring a Kitchen Steward to support daily kitchen operations. The role requires sanitation of pots, pans, utensils and service ware, as well as assisting with light food preparation and meal delivery to residents.

The position emphasizes adherence to health and safety guidelines, HACCP procedures, and proper chemical handling, with responsibilities spanning cleaning, trash removal, temperature monitoring, and serving duties in a hospital dining setting.