Sanitation Attendant

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Sanitation Attendant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.

Responsibilities include washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment using manual and machine methods, while supporting general kitchen cleanliness and departmental operations. The role requires 1+ year in food service or dishwashing and a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of hire; high school education or GED

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of food service or commercial dishwashing experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Support general kitchen cleanliness and department operations.
• Operate cash register and manage cleaning tools under supervision.
• Attend meetings and training sessions; adhere to safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow regulatory standards to ensure quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Cash register

Cleaning tools/equipment

Job description

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Duties include washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment using manual and machine cleaning methods. This position also supports general kitchen cleanliness and performs additional tasks to support departmental operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform standard activities related to own area (e.g., operating cash register, managing cleaning tools/ equipment, preparing food according to the recipe, trash management), under direct supervision.
• Assist in resolving queries through prompt response and courteous service.
• Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Understand regulatory standards to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Uphold the Culinary Standards and Values of teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles.
• Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

High school education/GED preferred

Minimum Experience:

1+ years of food service experience or commercial dishwashing experience.

Working knowledge of own area (e.g., food preparation, cash management, cleaning tools/ equipment, trash management), preferred.

Basic understanding of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation, preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within thirty (30) days of hire. Employee must maintain current certification during employment.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities.
• Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.
• Learns on the job and applies skills in routine tasks and activities; delivers under supervision and guidance.
• Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
• Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
• Addresses needs/problems logically, using defined approaches.
• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders for work outcomes.
• Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
• Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
• Shares information within the team as directed.
• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well.
• Ability to deliver under tight timelines with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
• Executes routine tasks under guidance and/ or supervision.
• Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
• Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
• Tries to remain calm but may need support to manage stress in difficult moments.
• Demonstrates effective coping mechanisms; Seeks help when needed.
• Needs reassurance and support to manage pressure effectively.
• Ability to understand and manage basic food service operations (e.g., preparing/ serving food, handling cash transactions) while providing good customer service.
• Understands basic hygiene and food safety guidelines and practices (e.g., handwashing, food handling).
• Supports basic kitchen operations (e.g., preparing and managing food orders, payments, vouchers), under supervision.
• Follows instructions from senior team members and works well in a team.
• Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively, making use of available resources (e.g., supplies, tools, materials).
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes.
• Uses available tools and resources to solve routine problems as per processes; Seeks guidance, if needed, for quick resolution.
• Demonstrates promptness in seeking supervision to respond to complex queries.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents (e.g., accidents, injuries, contamination).
• Understands basic safety rules but needs reminders to follow them.
• Recognizes obvious hazards but may overlook less obvious risks.
• Relies on supervision to ensure safe practices.
• Ability to work well with team members to achieve a common goal by helping, communicating, and supporting each other.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and comes to work with a positive attitude.
• Works best with clear instructions and defined roles; Participates in team activities when directed.
• Is Open to feedback and learning from others.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below, or above the work surface. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Compensation:

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.00 - $27.50 per hour for the role of Sanitation Attendant.

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