Utility/Dishwasher - Food and Nutrition - Days

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Health seeks a reliable Dishwasher/Utility Worker to maintain a clean, safe hospital dining and patient-care environment. You will wash and sanitize dishes, assist with tray assembly, and support food service operations while following strict sanitation and infection-control guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attentive cleaning, and adherence to PPE and safety protocols in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Weekend rotation and varied shifts are required.

Competenze

• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Mansioni

• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently; wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and kitchen items.
• Follow hospital sanitation and infection control guidelines.
• Assist with stocking supplies and food service items.
• Support meal service, tray assembly, and distribution as needed.
• Deliver carts, trays, or supplies within the department as required.
• Participate in deep cleaning tasks as scheduled.

Conoscenze

Fast-paced environment

Cleanliness

Team player

Communication

Time management

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Dishwashing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Schedule

6am-2:30pm or 10:30am-7pm + rotating weekends

Job Description

The Dishwasher/Utility Worker supports the Food & Nutrition Services department by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for food preparation, service, and patient care operations. This role is responsible for washing and sanitizing dishes, cookware, utensils, and food service equipment; cleaning kitchen and dining areas; handling waste removal; and assisting with basic food service tasks as needed. The Dishwasher/Utility Worker plays a critical role in infection prevention and regulatory compliance by adhering to food safety, sanitation, and hospital standards while providing excellent support to patients, visitors, and team members.

Essential Job Statements

• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently. Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment. Ensure proper storage and organization of clean items
• Follow hospital sanitation and infection control guidelines.
• Assist with stocking supplies, including dishware, cleaning products, and food service items.
• Support food service staff during meal service, tray assembly, or distribution if required
• Deliver carts, trays, or supplies within the department as needed.
• Assist with deep cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns promptly. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, including infection control, safety, and OSHA standards,
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required.

Patient Population

N/A

Employment Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred Education: N/A

Licensing/ Certification

• Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Years and Type of Required Experience: Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or healthcare is a plus, but not required.
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to cleanliness and detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication and time management skills. Ability to maintain professionalism and respect in a healthcare environment. Ability to support patient-centered service by ensuring clean, safe dining equipment.
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Hazards: Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Mental/Sensory – Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$15.30 - $22.95

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran