Sanitation Attendant

St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
$19 - $28Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a vital role in ensuring the fulfillment of the Culinary Services Department’s Mission: “To make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day through exceptional customer service and outstanding food.” Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment through manual and machine cleaning methods. Performs other related duties to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

  • ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Employee must maintain current certification during employment.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

  • High school education or GED preferred
  • Six months of food service experience or commercial dishwashing experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Washes, stores, and maintains an adequate supply of serviceware (dishes, pots, pans, and utility carts, etc.) for food preparation and service.
  • Retrieves soiled dishware and trays from patient areas; returns to dish room for cleaning.
  • Scrapes, washes, rinses, and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, silverware, and other wares in accordance with policy to ensure complete cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Organizes and stores cleaned dishes, pots, pans, silverware, and other wares in accordance with policy.
  • Maintains adequate clean trays, dishes, silverware, and other servicewares in the cafeteria during meal times.
  • Documents warewashing equipment temperatures and sanitizer levels in accordance with policy.
  • Sets up, cleans, and maintains food service equipment according to department policy and procedure.
  • Sets up equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
  • Utilizes appropriate cleaning tools, chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment according to policy.
  • Reports breakdown or damage of equipment.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the dining room table, chairs, high chairs, and floors.
  • Completes daily tasks as assigned.
  • Collects, removes, and transports trash and cardboard in a timely manner.
  • Cleans and sanitizes all trash receptacles.
  • Maintains clean and safe floor surfaces by sweeping and mopping floors as needed or according to schedules.
  • Cleans spills according to procedure in a timely manner.
  • Utilizes wet floor signs when mopping.
  • Delivers and picks up catering orders as needed.
  • Cleans up after catering events as directed.
  • Cleans counters and microwave in vending area at Starbucks.
  • Sweeps and mops floor in vending area as needed.
  • Provides prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Greets each customer in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Adheres to department’s dress code.
  • Utilizes service recovery techniques as needed and informs supervisor.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Performs additional duties within scope of position as assigned.

Benefits

  • St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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