Nutrition Utility Technician

Job Details

• Requisition #: 669611
• Location:
  
  Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044
• Category:
  Support Services (Services/Trades)
• Schedule:
  
  Day Shift
• Employment Type:
  
  Limited

Howard County General Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider governed by a community-based board of trustees. We offer advanced technology in a collaborative environment with strong employee development programs.

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Nutrition Utility Tech (Dishwasher) performs a variety of sanitation duties within the Food & Nutrition Department, emphasizing a clean and sanitary environment. The role covers general kitchen sanitation, ware washing, and dish room maintenance.

Columbia, MD

Evening Shift;
Weekends Required

HS diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting or food service is a plus.

• Set up and break down work area including three-compartment sink, dish machine and mop buckets.
• Maintain logs on dish machine and pot sink to meet established standards.
• Collect dirty patient trays from units and return them to the dish room for scraping and cleaning; ensure all food is scraped into the compost bin.
• Perform proper cleaning and sanitizing of pots, pans and utensils through the 3‑pot sink and dish machine.
• Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and service ware are cleaned properly and allowed to air‑dry before storage.
• Break down dish machine each night and ensure scrap trays are cleaned thoroughly.
• Delime dish machine weekly to remove lime scale buildup.
• Restock patient line with trays, bases, lids and plates to ensure smooth operation of the tray line.
• Pull trash, break down boxes and place them in dumpster or trash compactor.
• Sweep, mop and deep clean kitchen and storage rooms using floor scrubber.
• Refill soap and paper towel dispensers throughout kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assist with detailed kitchen cleaning as assigned.

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
• Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Additional benefits available (visit )

Minimum $18.06/hour - Maximum $20.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Authorization to Work in the United States:
Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.