Sanitation/Utility

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

6d•$18 - $25

About The Position

This hands-on position in the Food & Nutrition Department combines cleaning responsibilities with other tasks and provides exposure to sanitation and receiving operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The Food Service Porter maintains cleanliness throughout the department, follows established sanitation and safety procedures, and documents required temperature and HACCP checks. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Comfort working with basic computer programs, including WASTE WATCH and Lean Path.
Adherence to HACCP and safety policies and procedures, including required documentation.
Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Fill wash and rinse sinks and the pot washer with properly heated water and cleaning and sanitizing solutions; document and check temperatures and report unacceptable readings to the manager on duty.
Clean and sanitize assigned food production areas, including food preparation equipment, counters, walls, and floors, using established techniques and safety procedures.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using or handling chemicals.
Empty trash and sanitize receptacles according to procedures for each type of waste; follow recycling and composting processes.
Load the dishwasher in a timely manner; document and check wash and final-rinse temperatures and PSI, and report unacceptable readings to the manager on duty.
Work with equipment to keep the floor NCO.
Complete heavy cleaning assignments on weekends, following wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the department and clean the work area during the day and at the end of each shift.
Participate in dietary in-service training, department meetings, and safety meetings.
Use basic computer programs, including WASTE WATCH and Lean Path.
Follow HACCP and safety policies and procedures, including documenting HACCP logs and maintaining dish machine and pot machine logs.