Sanitation/Utility

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

5d

About The Position

The Food Service Porter is a hands-on role in the Food & Nutrition Department that combines cleaning responsibilities with other departmental tasks, including sanitation and receiving in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The porter maintains cleanliness throughout the department, follows established cleaning and safety procedures, handles waste and recycling, and monitors and documents dishwashing and pot-washing machine conditions. The role also includes weekend heavy-cleaning assignments, participation in departmental training and meetings, and adherence to HACCP and safety policies.

Requirements

• Comfort working with basic computer programs, including WASTE WATCH and Lean Path.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using or handling chemicals.
• Adhere to HACCP and safety policies and procedures, including required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Fill wash and rinse sinks and the pot washer with water and cleaning and sanitizing solutions at the proper temperatures; document and check temperatures and report unacceptable readings to the manager on duty.
• Clean and sanitize assigned food-production areas, including 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 promptly; 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 keep the work area clean 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, dish machine, and pot machine logs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed