Food Service Utility Worker - Part time/Day/Evening

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Food Service Utility Worker is assigned duties based on daily needs, which may include dishroom work, pot washing, portering, hot food dipping, or running. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing serviceware and equipment in the kitchen and cafeteria, setting up hot food workstations, and assembling patient food trays. Employees are expected to support the organization’s vision, mission, and values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

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 food service industry experience 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 and record equipment temperatures daily; use disposable gloves and follow sanitation procedures when handling utensils or food; and thoroughly clean the workstation before moving to another assignment.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub kitchen floors, and identify and address conditions that could spread infection or create safety hazards, such as blocked traffic areas or wet floors.
• Assemble trays for general and therapeutic diets and prepare and portion special food items for patient trays.
• Report promptly to assigned stations or the trayline at the specified starting time, set up the workstation with the correct food items, and report food shortages or malfunctioning equipment.
• Fill ice in the soda machine and refill 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
• Education Level: High school or GED