Utility Worker - FT - Shift Varies

Job Category: Food Services & Dietetics

About the Role

Utility staff is responsible for the upkeep and the sanitation of all kitchen areas, kitchen equipment, and dining room dishes. The utility worker will also assist in the running of the food during meal service, along with dining room organization. During off peak hours, the Utility/Server will assist with other kitchen related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Cleaning of dining room and kitchen dishes.
• Sanitation duties including recycling, boxes, trash, sweeping, and mopping.
• Assist with stocking of food and food rotation (FIFO).
• Consistently practices key sanitation procedures and policies, especially hand washing, proper food storage, and maintaining appropriate temperature of foods.
• Follow Federal and State long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes utensils and food preparation areas after use according to policy and follows all cleaning schedules.
• Practices safety, infection control, and emergency procedures according to facility policies.
• Assist in the receiving and storing of food and supplies as needed.
• Is courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all guests, team members, clinical support personnel, and client personnel.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Performs job correctly and safely and observes rules of conduct.
• Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, universal precautions, fire and disaster, safety, MSDS, CQI, etc.
• Consistently uses proper safety equipment and follows rules of conduct for safety.
• Knows where MSDS information is located.
• Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene according to departmental policy, including proper hand washing technique, observing hospital "no smoking" policy, wearing hairnet or hat in food production area, maintaining neat appearance.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move and manipulate various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Responsible for upkeep and sanitation of kitchen and dining room.

Qualifications

Minimum

No specific licensure, certifications, or educational requirements. No minimum experience specified.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year related experience and/or training in sanitation.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Schedule

8-hour morning to afternoon shift.