Sanitation/Dishwasher
About The Position
The Sanitation / Food Service Utility Worker maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and food-service environment within the hospital. The role supports the Food & Nutrition Services team by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, removing trash, and following hospital sanitation and infection-control standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. The position is located in Pasadena, Texas, in the Food & Nutrition Services department. Applicants must have a Food Handlers Certificate and availability Sunday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. until finish.
Requirements
- Must have a Food Handlers Certificate.
- Must be available Sunday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until finish.
- Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance.
- Must be willing to follow hospital health, safety, sanitation, and infection-control requirements.
- Ability to safely use commercial dishwashing and cleaning equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to work around heat, water, cleaning products, and a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dishwashing, sanitation, janitorial, kitchen utility, or food-service experience preferred.
- Hospital, healthcare, cafeteria, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation procedures preferred.
Responsibilities
- Wash and sanitize dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and properly.
- Clean and sanitize food-preparation areas, counters, sinks, equipment, and workstations.
- Sweep and mop floors in kitchen and food-service areas.
- Empty trash and properly dispose of waste and recyclable materials.
- Clean and sanitize patient meal carts and food-service equipment.
- Keep dish room and sanitation areas clean and organized.
- Restock clean dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen supplies.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing supplies when needed.
- Follow proper procedures for cleaning chemicals and sanitation products.
- Follow food-safety, infection-control, handwashing, and PPE requirements.
- Immediately report spills, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or sanitation concerns.
- Assist kitchen and patient dining teams with additional duties as needed.
- Follow hospital and department safety policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
