Food Service Assistant II, Sanitation

Our mission is to transform the healthcare experience through culinary excellence and genuine hospitality, proving that great food and compassionate service are essential partners to our community.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position maintains sanitation in the food court and kitchen. Works independently in waste, linen, and compost removal. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment including but not limited to dish machine, pot wash machine, service areas, and work stations in an orderly condition.

Note: This role requires you to work every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes counters, tray lines, food wells, appliances, and equipment in the Main Kitchen workspace according to a specific schedule
• Reads and records the temperature of appropriate food and equipment daily
• Maintains high levels of sanitation of all equipment by adhering to department policies and procedures, Health Department codes, and J.C.A.H.O. regulations
• May train lower-level employees
• Maintains clear communication channels and constructive, sensitive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, patients, customers, family members, and all hospital staff
• Washes dishes, silverware, trays, and serving equipment using a dish machine and three-bay sink
• Monitors sanitation and food handling, storage, and temperature to ensure compliance with established codes and standards
• Prepares service areas at the start and end of each meal period following established schedules
• Turns on equipment and measures, tests, and distributes sanitation solutions
• Arranges, straightens, and cleans dining tables, chairs, and counters
• Monitors and reports equipment in need of repair or replacement; maintains related logs and records

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• 6 months of similar experience is required
• Ability to read and understand English, perform basic arithmetic, and make comparisons between numbers and letters

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs and occasionally 11–20 lbs
• Regularly stooping and bending
• Reaching and grasping objects below, above, and at shoulder level
• Regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands
• Regularly sitting and standing
• Frequent inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system

Pay

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance
• Child care and student loan subsidies
• Generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• Cell phone plan discounts
• Discounted rates on T-passes