Foodservice Utility Worker, University, 16 hours, Mixed Shift

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

13h•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Foodservice Utility Worker at a University facility. The role involves performing dishwashing and pot washing duties, ensuring the sanitation of the main kitchen and all food service equipment. The worker will also retrieve soiled patient trays, inventory and stock supplies in unit kitchens, and assist in training other food service workers. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, regardless of title, and highlights its commitment to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. The health system comprises over 20,000 employees working together to pursue healing for patients, the community, and each other.

Requirements

Requires the ability to carry out instructions and procedures that are standardized.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Understanding of basic weights and measures.
Understanding of basic mathematical functions.
Ability to stoop and lift 30 pounds and push and pull 300 pounds.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Completes setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.
Collects and disposes of all refuse according to department policy. Hand washes pots/pans according to standard procedure. Operates and cleans mechanical ware washing machines according to standard procedures.
Cleans steam kettles, grills, ovens, carts, exhaust hood, refrigerators, tray line equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, and other related equipment according to standard procedures.
Stores various food, paper and chemical supplies in appropriate areas. Fills handwashing soap and paper towel dispensers. Rotates and dates items following standard procedures. Stores perishables in an appropriate manner.
Cleans work area, equipment in main kitchen and/or patient units as directed. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.