Porter / Dishwasher

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

16h•$17 - $22

About The Position

The Porter/Dishwasher joins the Food Production team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England. The role delivers food and supplies to various locations, including the Cheer cupboard, Trailer, and Gengras Cafeteria; brews and pours hot beverages; and delivers and picks up coffee carts as assigned. It also keeps department areas and equipment clean and sanitary, sweeps and mops floors, removes department trash, and supplies clean trays, dishes, flatware, and food items. This per-diem position is scheduled for the evening shift. The work takes place in food-service areas, particularly ware washing, and includes exposure to hot, steamy, wet, and noisy conditions, cleaning chemicals, soiled trays, trash, and other hazards. The role requires meeting time deadlines and working a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to stand, walk, push, and pull for most of the day.
Able to move 350-pound carts and lift 75 pounds.
Able to frequently lift light objects to moderate weights under 50 pounds.
Able to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks requiring arm-hand steadiness and hand-eye coordination.
Able to walk and stand for prolonged periods and see objects near and far and hear normal sounds amid some background noise.
Able to meet time deadlines and work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to work amid food-service and ware-washing conditions, including exposure to cleaning chemicals, burns, strains, cuts, falls, hazardous waste materials, fluctuating temperatures, grease and oil, unpleasant noises, high humidity, and wetness.

Nice To Haves

High school degree preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport food and supplies to various locations in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain assigned department areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Follow departmental and hospital guidelines to support efficient department operations and quality standards.
Deliver food to various areas, including the Cheer cupboard, Trailer, and Gengras Cafeteria.
Brew and pour hot beverages.
Sweep and mop floors and clean equipment.
Deliver and pick up coffee carts as assigned.
Remove trash from the department.
Supply clean trays, dishes, flatware, and food items.