Sanitation Attendant

St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
Onsite

About The Position

This position plays 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.
  • The employee must maintain current certification during employment.
  • The employee must move about the workspace to access work surfaces and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below, or above the work surface.

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 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 service wares in the cafeteria during meal times.
  • Documents were recording equipment temperatures and sanitizer levels according to 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.
  • Maintain the 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 the microwave in the vending area at Starbucks.
  • Sweeps and mops the floor in the 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 the department’s dress code.
  • Utilizes service recovery techniques as needed and informs the 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 the scope of the position as assigned.

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