Food Service Utility Worker - Part time

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

5d

About The Position

The Food Service Utility Worker is assigned daily responsibilities based on operational needs, which may include dishroom work, pot washing, portering, hot food dipping, or running. The role supports kitchen and cafeteria operations by cleaning and sanitizing serviceware and equipment, setting up hot food workstations, and assembling patient food trays for general and therapeutic diets. Employees are expected to follow sanitation and safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, report shortages or equipment malfunctions, and attend required in-service meetings.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to stand in one place for up to three hours.
• Must be able to push and pull food delivery trucks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform similar or related duties as required or directed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred; certain employees employed by YNHH effective September 12, 2012, as a result of the acquisition of the Hospital of St. Raphael, may meet educational requirements through an applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competencies.
• Six months to one year of experience in the food service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean pots and pans using the pot machine and clean serviceware using the dish machine as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; check equipment temperatures and record them daily in a log; use disposable gloves and follow sanitation procedures; and clean the workstation before moving to another assignment.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub kitchen floors, and watch for conditions that could spread infection or create hazards, such as blocked traffic areas and wet floors.
• Assemble trays for general and therapeutic diets and prepare and portion special food items for patient tray service.
• Report promptly to assigned stations or the trayline at the specified starting time, set up the workstation with correct food items, and report food shortages or malfunctioning trayline equipment.
• Fill ice in the soda machine and fill soda and juice machines daily.
• Attend in-service meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED