Utility Worker

Description

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Summary:

The Utility Worker’s primary objective is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area for our employees (teammates) by maintaining the pot room, kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils as well as receiving merchandise, unloading, and stocking shelves.

• 1. Maintains a customer focus while performing duties.
• 2. Assumes 100% responsibility for the cleanliness of pots & pans, work tables, walls, refrigerators and equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.
• 3. Keeps the pot room clean and reports any functional or mechanical problems to kitchen manager immediately.
• 4. Monitors pot room water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• 5. Washes and stores all tableware and kitchenware.
• 6. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness or storage areas by sweeping and mopping.
• 7. Completes opening and closing checklists.
• 8. Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
• 9. Maintains adequate levels of detergent and cleaning supplies.
• 10. Cleans food preparation and production areas as required.
• 11. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• 12. May assist others in closing the kitchen.
• 13. Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas.
• 14. Receives, lifts, moves, stores and verifies items on invoices.
• 15. Receives and processes a wide variety of incoming freight and rotates stock to ensure freshness following First In, First Out.
• 16. Unpacks and examines incoming shipments and rejects damaged items.
• 17. Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service trainings.
• 18. Complies with all hospital or Sodexo HACCP, safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• 19. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• 20. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety trainings and hazard assessments.
• 21. Attends training programs as designated.
• 22. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• 23. Plays an active role in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility for all teammates.
• 24. Presents self in a professional manner to others at all times and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• 25. Keeps Supervisor or Manager informed of any issues, concerns, or problems.
• 26. Is able to work a flexible schedule to meet the coverage needs of the department, including nights, weekends and some holidays.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

• None required.

• Six months experience in a similar role preferred.

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and able to learn new software.

Valid NC Driver’s License:
No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

Legal

Employer:

Wayne Health

Entity:
Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit:
Food&Nutr Svcs

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.