Food Service Utility Worker - Full time

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

5d

About The Position

The Food Service Utility Worker is assigned duties according to daily needs, which may include dishroom work, pot washing, porter duties, hot food dipping, or running food. The role includes 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.
• 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.
• Keep the general work area clean and orderly; check equipment temperatures and record them daily in a log.
• Use disposable gloves and follow sanitation procedures before handling utensils or food items; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving for another assignment.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub kitchen floors, and identify 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 tray service.
• Report promptly to assigned stations or the tray line at the specified starting time, set up the workstation with the correct food items, and report food shortages or malfunctioning tray-line 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED