Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Worker

The Sanitation Worker plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital kitchen and cafeteria environment. This position focuses on cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and cookware, as well as ensuring floors and work areas are consistently sanitized and ready for daily food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and cookware using dishwashing equipment and racks.
• Handle heavy dish racks and cookware, regularly lifting and moving items that may weigh over 50 pounds.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks in the kitchen and cafeteria areas to maintain a high standard of sanitation.
• Sweep and mop floors to keep all kitchen and service areas clean, dry, and safe for staff and visitors.
• Carry out custodial and janitorial duties as needed, including trash removal and cleaning of work surfaces.
• Support general housekeeping tasks in the kitchen and cafeteria to ensure an orderly and hygienic environment.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep and cleaning of prep areas to support food service operations.
• Follow established sanitation procedures and safety guidelines to comply with hospital standards.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues in the kitchen or dishwashing areas to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in dishwashing, sanitation, or heavy janitorial work.
• Proven ability to perform labor-intensive tasks and consistently handle heavy items over 50 pounds.
• Experience with cleaning and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong familiarity with mopping, sweeping, and general floor care in a high-traffic environment.
• Experience in custodial, janitorial, or housekeeping work, preferably in a kitchen or food service setting.
• Understanding of basic sanitation practices and the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules, procedures, and safety protocols accurately.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, with the ability to work the full shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital kitchen or cafeteria setting is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent cleaning demands.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail when performing deep cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital-specific sanitation standards and procedures.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to permanent hire, with full hospital benefits available upon conversion. The organization values internal growth and development, with a strong track record of promoting team members into leadership roles. Employees are supported in building long-term careers, and hard work and reliability are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This role is based in a hospital kitchen and cafeteria services environment, where cleanliness and sanitation are held to high standards. You will work a daytime shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., supporting daily food service operations. The work is physically demanding and involves frequent lifting of dish racks and cookware weighing over 50 pounds, as well as regular mopping, sweeping, and deep cleaning tasks.

The setting is busy and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and adherence to hospital sanitation protocols. Appropriate work attire should be practical and suitable for a kitchen and custodial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles, CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.