Kitchen Utility (Casual )

Berger Health System; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker to support food service operations in Nutrition Services. You will assist with tray line setup, food preparation, stock management, and sanitation to ensure safe, high-quality meals for patients and staff.

The role requires ability to read and follow instructions, perform basic math, and operate dishwashing and food preparation equipment. A cooperative, safety-conscious mindset is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 40% Cleans and sanitizes trays, dishes, area equipment, walls, exhaust hoods, floors, fans, cabinets, freezers, refrigerators, etc.
• 25% Receives, verifies against order and properly stores food and supplies. Inspects for damage.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Reading & basic math

Sanitation & hygiene

Customer service basics

Education

No degree or diploma required

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.

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:

Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Nutrition Services

Join us!

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best.

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow.

We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care.

For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."