Utility Worker

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore area is seeking a kitchen support associate responsible for maintaining all kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. The role includes dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and sanitation according to HACCP policies.

You will participate in safety training, support department goals, and assist in food service operations as needed. Hospital environment requires professionalism, clear communication, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer proficiency is preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner and upholds honesty and ethics.
• Maintains a positive attitude and respectful interactions with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to safety standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and service initiatives.
• Washes dishes by hand or in a machine. Washes pots as needed.
• Cleans work areas, tables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; removes trash appropriately.
• Transports supplies between storage and work areas as required.
• Cleans equipment with designated chemicals to maintain sanitary standards.
• Attends allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Follows HACCP policies and participates in safety programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Professionalism

Team communication

Interpersonal skills

Direction giving

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Equivalent preferred

Job description

General Summary of Position

Responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas equipment and utensils. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements.

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas equipment and utensils. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. May wash pots.
• Washes work tables walls refrigerators and meat blocks.
• Sweeps mops cleans and vacuums floors.
• Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room.
• Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.
• Polishes silver.
• Attends all allergy and food borne illness in-service training.
• Complies with all MedStar/Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or
• equivalent preferred

Experience

• Prior work experience not required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers vendor representatives supervisors managers customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond to co-workers.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.