Utility Worker

St Johns Health Care Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s in Rochester, NY seeks a Food Service Utility Worker to assist in dishwashing and sanitation for residents and staff. The role reports to the Food Service Director and is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe kitchen area and supporting overall food service operations.

The ideal candidate follows English instructions, embraces teamwork, and is willing to learn and perform manual tasks in a large kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Be flexible and ready to assume other responsibilities.
• Show interest in improving skills.
• Working knowledge of dishwashing machines and procedures in a large kitchen.
• Willing to perform manual work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing area as required by the licensing agency.
• Maintain proper food handling and personal hygiene practices.
• Sanitation and storage of dishes, silverware, pots, pans and utensils.
• Dispose of garbage and help keep dumpster area clean.
• Daily emptying of garbage containers.
• Daily cleaning of floors, sweeping and mopping.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Experience preferred

Flexibility

Interest in improving skills

Dishwashing knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

Job title: Food Service Utility Worker

Mentored by: Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director, Chef and Lead Captain.

Accountable to: Elders, Families, and Core Teams

Position Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for the washing and sanitizing of dishes, silverware, utensils, pots and pans used by the kitchen in service of residents and personnel.

Qualifications & Education Required:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to remain flexible and ready to assume other responsibilities assigned.
• Applicant must have an interest in improving skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of dishwashing machine and procedures used to wash dishes in a large kitchen.
• Applicant must be willing to perform manual work cooperatively with others.

Core Organizational Competencies:

• St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.
• Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.
• Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.
• Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.
• Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.
• Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.
• Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.
• Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintains general cleanliness of the dishwashing area in a manner acceptable by the licensing agency.
• Maintains proper food handling and personal hygiene practices.
• Sanitation and appropriate storage of dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and utensils.
• Dispose of garbage; assist in maintaining clean dumpster environment.
• Daily emptying of garbage containers.
• Daily cleaning of floors, sweeping and mopping.
• Cleaning assignments.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing for long periods, walking and heavy lifting.

Exposure to Conditions:

• May walk on wet surfaces. Will work with cleaning chemicals and hot water.