Kitchen Utility

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker to set up, service and clean food service areas in a hospital setting. You will support cooks, maintain sanitation, and ensure safe food handling practices throughout the shift.

The position is day shift, 40 hours per week, with no degree required. Reading and following recipes and basic math are essential for accurate portioning and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must perform basic math calculations.
• Learn and apply safe and sanitary food-handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes trays, dishes and equipment per schedule.
• Receives and stores food and supplies, rotates stock as needed.
• Sets up workstation, portions hot and cold items, follows recipes.
• Records temperatures and maintains food safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Food handling

Equipment use

Education

No degree required

Tools

Dish machines

Knives & mixers

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Kitchen Utility Worker is responsible for the set-up, service, and cleanup of all aspects of food service. Responsibilities may include any one or all of the following tasks: working tray line, general cleaning and sanitation, emptying trash, washing pots and pans, maintaining storeroom, putting away food service deliveries, organization stock and initiating process for appropriate inventory replenishment. Required to perform job duties in compliance with regulatory and operation standards.

Responsibilities And Duties

40%

Cleans and sanitizes trays, dishes, area equipment, walls, exhaust hoods, floors, fans, cabinets, freezers, refrigerators, etc. following a predetermined cleaning schedule. Follows manufacturer's directions for dismantling, cleaning and reassembly of equipment and hoods. Uses cleaning chemicals in a manner consistent with manufacturer's directions.

25%

Receives, verifies against order and properly stores food and supplies. Inspects for damage. Puts stock away by priority to ensure quality. Rotates stock to insure old is issued first. Notifies Purchasing Manager about shortages and damages.

20%

Sets-up workstation, stock areas and serves customers in a friendly manner. Prepares and portions hot and cold items, according to production and area requisition sheets. Follows standardized recipes for in-house production. Use of equipment requires minimal operational skills, including cutters, choppers, knives, ovens, and steamers. Assures the quality of food being served by utilizing safe and sanitary food handling techniques. Uses sound judgment to determine quality and makes recommendations to supervisor on servability of foods.

10%

Takes and records all necessary temperatures and food safety standards on a scheduled basis.

5%

Communicates openly with cooks, supervisors, and other staff members. Other duties as assigned

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

No Degree or Diploma (Required)

Additional Job Description

Must be able to read, write, understand verbal/written instructions and be able to perform basic math calculations. Must be able to learn and understand safe and sanitary food handling techniques. Proper use of equipment such as dish machines, 3 bin sinks, knives and mixers and specialized equipment.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Nutrition Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment