Utility Associate - Food Service (Part Time, Evenings)

Job Summary

The Food Service Utility Associate is responsible for various services to include but not limited to cleaning equipment, floors, workstations, utensils, pots, and pans using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards. Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, performs detail and project cleaning throughout the Food and Nutrition Department, including the kitchen, cafeteria, dining hall, and all other retail outlets.

Job Specific Duties

• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the department including but not limited to washing walls and floors, special detail cleaning projects, washing worktables, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces, removal of waste from cafeteria and retail outlets, and organization of dish storage area.
  
• Operates floor machine according to guidelines. Reports malfunctions to supervisor or manager.
  
• Collects patient meal trays after meal service from all nursing units. Responsible for cleaning/sanitizing patient related dishes.
  
• Utilizes appropriate technique to wash all pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Uses 3 compartment sink and proper washing and sanitizing chemicals. Documents on log. Verifies appropriate chemical use based on the SDS sheet.
  
• Follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures, including those for safety and security, to ensure the safety for all during each shift.
  
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations, including but not limited to adhering to hand hygiene protocols, temperature audits and documentation. Notifies Lead, Supervisor, or Manager if items/equipment are out of temperature.
  
• Operates, cleans, and maintains the functionality of the dishwashing equipment. Trouble shoots any issues as needed. Performs quality assurance on dish machine by checking temperature and documenting on temperature logs per standards. F\: Daily/ T\: 0.5-1 hours R\:
  
• Assist with loading or unloading and delivering supplies and product.
  
• Delivers all nourishment supplies to nursing units.
  
• Covers all positions while supporting co-worker's breaks.
  
• Reports all customer complaints, potential hazards, employee accidents, and operational inconsistencies to leader on duty.