Utility

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. seeks a Kitchen Utility Worker to support hospital food service operations, maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen areas, and assist with basic prep and meal service.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, stand for extended periods, and follow infection control and safety guidelines while helping ensure patient and staff meals meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service or utility experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, trays, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, floors, and storage areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation and portioning.
• Transport food carts, supplies, and waste safely throughout the facility.
• Dispose of trash and recycling according to guidelines.
• Follow infection control and safety standards, HACCP guidelines.
• Report safety hazards or sanitation concerns promptly.
• Support kitchen staff during peak service times.

Skills

Follow instructions (written & verbal)

Sanitation & food safety

Healthcare environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Per as neededJob SummaryThe Kitchen Utility Worker supports the daily operations of the hospital kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of food service areas. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment that supports patient care, staff meals, and visitor dining services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, trays, utensils, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, floors, and storage areas
• Assist with food preparation tasks as assigned, including portioning and basic prep
• Transport food carts, supplies, and waste safely throughout the facility
• Dispose of trash and recycling according to hospital and safety guidelines
• Follow all infection control, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Adhere to hospital policies, OSHA regulations, and HACCP guidelines
• Report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or sanitation concerns promptly
• Support kitchen staff during peak service times as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food service or utility experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling (up to 40lbs)
• Ability to work in hot, wet, and noisy kitchen environments

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