Utility Worker - FT Shift Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System•Braselton, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. The Utility staff is responsible for the upkeep and sanitation of all kitchen areas, kitchen equipment, and dining room dishes. The utility worker will also assist in the running of the food during meal service, along with dining room organization. During off-peak hours, the Utility/Server will assist with other kitchen-related tasks. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills
Moves and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment throughout the facility
Responsible for upkeep and sanitation of kitchen and dining room

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year related experience and/or training in sanitation

Responsibilities

Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Cleaning of dining room and kitchen dishes.
Sanitation duties of recycling, boxes, trash, sweeping, and mopping.
Assist with stocking of food, food Rotation-FIFO.
Consistently practices key sanitation procedures and policies, especially hand washing, proper food storage, and maintaining appropriate temperature of foods.
Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
Cleans and sanitizes utensils and food preparation areas after use according to policy and follows all cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
Practices safety, infection control, and emergency procedures according to facility policies.
Assist in the receiving and storing food and supplies as needed.
Is courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all guests, team members, clinical support personnel, and client personnel.
Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
Performs job correctly and safely and observes rules of conduct, dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, the following topics: universal precautions, fire and disaster, safety, MSDS, CQI, etc.
Consistently uses proper safety equipment and follows rules of conduct safety.
Knows where MSDS information is located.
Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene according to departmental policy, including but not limited to: using proper hand washing technique, observing hospital "no smoking" policy, wearing hairnet or hat in food production area, maintaining neat appearance.