Utility Worker- PRN

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

17d

About The Position

The Utility Worker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, kitchen equipment, and dining room dishes. The role also supports meal service by helping run food and organizing the dining room. During off-peak hours, the Utility Worker assists with other kitchen-related tasks. The position requires following sanitation, food safety, infection control, emergency, and workplace safety procedures, as well as applicable federal and state long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies. The worker communicates courteously with guests, team members, clinical support personnel, and client personnel, and is expected to meet schedule requirements reliably.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to move and manipulate various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment throughout the facility.
Dependable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to meet schedule requirements without restrictions.
Ability to perform the job correctly and safely and follow rules of conduct.
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, and use a keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; stand and walk constantly; and kneel, stoop, bend, push, and pull as described in the physical demands.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience and/or training in sanitation.

Responsibilities

Maintain the upkeep and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and dining room dishes.
Assist with running food during meal service and organizing the dining room.
Assist with other kitchen-related tasks during off-peak hours.
Clean dining room and kitchen dishes; perform recycling, box, trash, sweeping, and mopping duties.
Stock food and follow FIFO food rotation practices.
Follow sanitation procedures, including hand washing, proper food storage, and maintaining appropriate food temperatures.
Follow federal and state long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
Clean and sanitize utensils and food preparation areas after use, follow cleaning schedules, and complete scheduled cleaning duties.
Follow safety, infection control, and emergency procedures and use appropriate safety equipment.
Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies as needed.
Communicate courteously, considerately, and cooperatively with guests, team members, clinical support personnel, and client personnel.
Maintain attendance and punctuality and meet schedule requirements without restrictions.
Practice required procedures and policies, including universal precautions, fire and disaster procedures, safety, MSDS, and CQI.
Know where MSDS information is located.
Maintain personal hygiene and a neat appearance, including proper hand washing, compliance with the hospital no-smoking policy, and wearing a hairnet or hat in food production areas.