UTILITY ASSISTANT - FOOD SERVICES

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a Utility Assistant to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with sanitation guidelines.

You will support dishwashing operations, sanitize food prep areas, and assist with stocking and deliveries in patient care environments. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and preferred experience in food service sanitation.

Qualifications

• Must meet sanitation guidelines and department policy.
• Experience in food service sanitation preferred.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas per sanitation guidelines.
• Operate and monitor dishwashing equipment and pot washing area.
• Log dishwasher temperatures and report issues.
• Log and maintain sanitizing solution levels per policy.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and food production equipment.
• Follow PPE usage and chemical safety procedures.
• Keep resident unit pantries, counters, and refrigeration clean.

Skills

Sanitation

Dishwashing

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

The Utility Assistant maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas according to Foodservices Cleaning Task Schedule and Procedures. Cleans /Sanitizes all dishes, pots and pans and utensils used in food preparation and service. Cleans/Sanitizes kitchen service and preparation area floors. Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies in resident units dining areas and pantries. Supports Hospital’s mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting facility standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas in compliance with all sanitation guidelines as per Sanitary Code and department policy.
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required when using the dish washing machine and performing tasks in the pot washing area.
• Logs dishwasher temperatures (wash/ rinse) per each shift and reports poor inadequate temperatures.
• Logs and maintains sanitizing solution PPM in pot washing 3 compartment sink as per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes soiled items including but not limited to dishes, flatware, pots and pans; cleans and sanitizes other item used in food preparation and service.
• Adheres to the proper usage of chemical agents within the department; utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated.
• Clean/Sanitizes food production equipment and appliances.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident unit great room pantries, counters, cabinets and refrigeration as required.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and report unacceptable temperatures.
• Deliver and store required items in the unit pantries: meals, nourishments, flatware, plates, cups and other items.
• Cleans and sanitizes resident and staff dining areas, tables, chairs and high chairs.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, walk-in refrigeration and storeroom floors.
• Completes and documents job specific daily cleaning assignments.
• Assists in receiving and storing of foods and supplies as necessary as per policy.
• Assists in the delivery of meal carts to the units and programs.
• Assist with meal set up and service in the café.
• Remove and appropriately dispose of trash, cardboard, recyclables and other discarded items .
• Performs other related duties and activities that may become necessary as assigned.

Requirements

Formal education required:

High School Diploma or GED

Previous Experience Required

Food Service sanitation experience preferred

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!
We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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