Food Service Assistant​/Evening Shift

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Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of food preparation and cleaning functions in the cafeteria, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. The Food Service Assistant maintains the facilities at an optimal level of service, cleanliness, and orderliness and ensures the kitchen and other food service locations within the hospital remain at a high level of cleanliness to avoid the risk of food borne illness and cross‑contamination.

This position is part of the 1199

SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Executive Chef. It operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions required
• Ability to operate cash register required
• Previous food preparation and service experience preferred

Shift: Monday‑Friday 6:00pm‑10:00pm
Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20
Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)
Pay Range: $18.10 - $25.16/Hourly
Grade: SC2 C23

Benefits:
Mass General Brigham offers comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and recognition programs designed to support professional growth.

• Wipe off counters, tables and chairs; arrange, rearrange, and replenish items as needed.
• Perform duties assigned on cleaning schedules daily. Check work areas, sinks, or other areas for sharp knives or objects that may be dangerous to employees.
• Dispose of trash and boxes in their proper disposal locations.
• Sweep, mop, and rinse floors using proper chemicals and techniques as outlined in department policy manual.
• Use proper hand washing techniques, duration, and frequency to maintain a high level of personal sanitation.
• Utilize proper cleaning and sanitizing methods for all kitchen equipment according to sanitation schedule. Follow all cleaning assignments according to instructions, policies and procedures set forth.
• Place and rotate all supplies to meet the department requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of chemicals and their proper use. Follow all safety requirements according to cleaning product description. Know location of MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheets) and application of use. Use disposable gloves while using chemicals and other protective gear as specified by chemical.
• Check ovens, counters, and equipment to ensure all particles are removed; clean areas or equipment as needed and/or by cleaning schedule.
• Return any chemicals or supplies etc. to the chemical storeroom and place labeled chemicals in proper storage areas.
• Prevent cross‑contamination of counters and/or equipment and do not handle them after stripping dirty equipment and areas.
• Stock items in a manner which meets all regulatory and department policies. Inform supervisor of any shortages in supplies. Practice back safety while lifting food supplies to their proper location.
• Return carts, trays, and other utensils to the kitchen at designated times and on an as‑needed basis.
• Start dish machine; fill up all tanks, check soap and rinsing solution to ensure proper operation. Operate dish machine according to instructions, policies and procedures set forth.
• Set up dish room, lowerators, and storage bins; use clean gloves and gown to receive clean dishes and put in their proper storage bin. Check clean dishes to ensure all particles are removed.
• Clean stripping area; dish machine, food trucks, and any carts. Sanitize specified equipment. Return equipment to its respective station.

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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