Sanitation Worker - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time)
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Sanitation Worker - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Food Services Job Summary Under close supervision, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Food and Nutrition Services department including ware washing, pots and pans, floors, floor drains, trash, cardboard compacting, and other cleaning tasks as assigned. Assist with soiled tray removal from patient rooms and designated soiled utility closets. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements.
Requirements
- No High School Diploma and/or No GED required
- Less than 1 year
- Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
- Able to move with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to communicate effectively
Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, dry patient, retail, and production dishes, utensils, pots and pans according to approved processes (30%)
- Assist in emptying trash bins throughout the department and remove trash at the end of each shift including breaking down cardboard and properly using carboard bailer. (30%)
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station. Completes all cleaning duties per the master cleaning schedule or as assigned. (20%)
- Monitor supply volumes and informs supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly. (20%)
Benefits
- At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
