Pots Porter

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a POTS PORTER for the 2:00pm–8:00pm shift to support patient and cafeteria meal service.

You will break down steam tables, wash pots and utensils, maintain sanitation, and follow safety protocols under the Manager of Food Production. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Breaks down steam table of excess food following breakfast, lunch, and dinner tray lines.
• Washes all pots, pans, and utensils used in the preparation and serving of patient and Cafeteria meals (following sanitation standards).
• Stacks all pots and pans on appropriate storage rack once cleaned.
• Properly disposes of all garbage and trash in area.
• Maintains cleanliness of immediate area, counter tops, dumbwaiter, and floors using appropriate chemicals.
• Empties and cleans dumbwaiter after each meal.
• Dispenses proper amounts and mixtures of cleaning chemicals into corresponding sink as required by the Department of Public Health and Sanitation Manual.
• Operates pot machine; cleans and sanitizes pot machine according to procedures.
• Maintains sanitation logs and test kits.
• Works continuously to improve the total quality of the department and other departments with the institution.
• Works under the direction of the Manager of Food Production.

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. POTS PORTER 2:00pm-8:00pm Job Description: POTS PORTER_MAH

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Breaks down steam table of excess food following breakfast, lunch, and dinner tray lines.
• 2. Washes all pots, pans, and utensils used in the preparation and serving of patient and Cafeteria meals (following sanitation standards).
• 3. Stacks all pots and pans on appropriate storage rack once cleaned.
• 4. Properly disposes of all garbage and trash in area.
• 5. Maintains cleanliness of immediate area, counter tops, dumbwaiter, and floors using appropriate chemicals.
• 6. Empties and cleans dumbwaiter after each meal.
• 7. Dispenses proper amounts and mixtures of cleaning chemicals into corresponding sink as required by the Department of Public Health and Sanitation Manual.
• 8. Operates pot machine; cleans and sanitizes pot machine according to procedures.
• 9. Maintains sanitation logs and test kits.
• 10. Works continuously to improve the total quality of the department and other departments with the institution.
• 11. Works under the direction of the Manager of Food Production.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Ability to lift heavy pots that have a maximum weight of 40lbs each.
• 2. Ability to stand upright for up to seven and a half hours a day.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• 1. Heat and steam from hot pots and pans.
• 2. Constantly surrounded by dirty pots, pans, garbage, and grease.
• 3. Noise from potwasher is high and constant.
• 4. Floors are wet and slippery due to the nature of the job.
• 5. Area is not well ventilated, and there is exposure to disinfectant chemicals.

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $22.88 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.