Utility Worker

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated individuals to join their team at Bridgeport Hospital. This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in food and nutrition services, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and stand for extended periods. Join a compassionate team committed to patient-centered care and make a difference in the lives of those you serve. If you have a passion for service and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to lift heavy items are essential.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning procedures and maintain sanitation in production areas.
• Timely delivery of food trucks and assist with additional tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 20-30 lbs

Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Under the direction of the Supervisor Food & Nutrition Services, this position is responsible for stocking and cleaning. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Utility
   • Follows proper cleaning procedures in dish room as per department cleaning schedule and observed by manager/supervisor.
2. Pot Washing
   • Understands established department procedures for proper pot washing as observed by manager/supervisor.
3. Truck Delivery
   • Timely delivery of trucks to appropriate units as per meal delivery schedule.
4. Sanitation
   • Employee assists in maintaining proper sanitation in the production and retail areas to keep a clean sanitary environment.
5. Safety
   • Assure the safety of patients, staff and visitors through enforcement of department safety policies and procedures.
6. Additional Tasks
   • Performs any additional assignments as required by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

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SPECIAL SKILLS

Good interpersonal and communication skills, Must be able to speak and read English, Successful completion of hospital orientation, Successful completion of department orientation, Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 - 30 lbs., Must be able to stand/walk for 6 - 8 hours, Must be able to pull/push carts and equipment for 6 - 8 hours.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds. The specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 140423