Nutrition Care Sanitation/Tray Line Stocker

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a dedicated Food Service Associate to maintain sanitation and cleaning of department areas, assist in meal tray assembly, and support timely food delivery. This role emphasizes adherence to food safety standards in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, cleaning, stock rotation, and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate, prompt service. Must have current Utah Food Handler Permit and related certifications; on-site position in Salt

Qualifications

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work in a healthcare environment and adhere to department policies.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes and pots using dish washing equipment, cleans assigned areas and equipment daily, mops floors and performs other light cleaning duties as assigned.
• Completes cleaning duties as assigned, including deep cleaning of work areas.
• Removes waste and recyclables from department using access to loading dock and compactor.
• Sets up food assembly areas, including the patient tray line, and performs other prep duties required to ensure well-coordinated food production and delivery.
• Prepares food according to instructions written in standardized recipes. Portions and packages food in a timely and sanitary fashion.
• Rotates, distributes and puts away stock as directed by department.
• Maintains proper food safety measures.
• Participates as part of team to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of food service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Dishwasher

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for maintaining sanitation and cleaning of all areas of the department including kitchen, dining room, and service areas while maintaining proper food safety measures. This position is also responsible for stocking patient tray line areas and assembling meal trays. The individual may also assist in the pre-meal preparation of meal service. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Washes dishes and pots using dish washing equipment, cleans assigned areas and equipment daily, mops floors and performs other light cleaning duties as assigned.




• Completes cleaning duties as assigned, including deep cleaning of work areas.




• Removes waste and recyclables from department using access to loading dock and compactor.




• Sets up food assembly areas, including the patient tray line, and performs other prep duties required to ensure well-coordinated food production and delivery.




• Prepares food according to instructions written in standardized recipes. Portions and packages food in a timely and sanitary fashion.




• Rotates, distributes and puts away stock as directed by department.




• Maintains proper food safety measures.




• Participates as part of team to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of food service.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.




• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.




• Demonstrated knowledge of operating mechanized equipment including slicer, mixer, and dishwasher.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Food Handler permit within one month of hire.

Licenses Required

• One of the following



• Current Utah Food Handler Permit.


• Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Previous dish washing experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. This position may be subject to chemical and equipment hazards and is standing and walking for sustained periods of time.




• Incumbents may face exposure to potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals utilized in sanitation procedures as well as equipment/supply hazards such wet or hot work surfaces and sharp edges on food wrap containers or open cans, meat slicers and food processors. The position involves lifting and/or pushing heavy supply containers, equipment and food carts. Incumbents also face exposure to items discarded on patient and customer trays, including soiled bandages and tubing, spilled medications, bodily fluids, and patient care equipment such as used needles, clamps and scissors.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Aff. Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86668
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Tues-Sat, 6:30AM-3PM, 1:00PM-9:30PM
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 15E NUTR CARE SVC PAT
Category Food/Nutrition
Workplace Set Up On-site