Utility Aide - Food and Nutrition

## Utility Aide - Food and Nutrition Apply:
Springfield, Massachusetts:
Part time:
Posted Today:
R44792

Utility Aide in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department:
Food and Nutrition

Location:

Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Part-time

Shift: Days  ##
** Make an Impact with Baystate Health
** Baystate Health is seeking a Utility Aide to join the Food and Nutrition team. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Utility Aides and/or Manager of Production/Executive Chef, the Utility Aide performs a variety of essential tasks that support the daily operations of a professional healthcare kitchen.  Responsibilities include disassembly of patient meal trays, food cart delivery and retrieval, loading and unloading of dishwasher, equipment cleaning, and maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of food service and production areas.

This role plays an important part in supporting patient care by ensuring that meal trays are efficiently disassembled, safety standards are followed, and kitchen equipment, utensils, and service areas remain clean, sanitary, organized and stocked. From supporting kitchen operations, you will help ensure that patients, visitors, and team members receive high-quality service.  
** The Utility Aide Will:
*** Coordinate Tray Delivery and Retrieval:
Deliver carts containing assembled meal trays to designated hospital units, retrieve carts with soiled trays, and ensure timely and efficient service.
* Perform Dish Room Operations:
Complete all essential dish room functions, including tray assembly, cart delivery and retrieval, tray removal, and loading and unloading the conveyor-type dish machine.
* Maintain Food Safety Standards:
Follow proper handwashing, personal hygiene, glove use, food handling, and temperature control procedures to help protect patients and staff.
* Clean and Sanitize Equipment:
Wash and sanitize plates, utensils, pots, pans, kitchen equipment, floors, and food preparation areas using approved cleaning procedures.
* Follow Sanitation and Quality Standards:
Maintain temperature logs, quality control and quality assurance records, cleaning checklists, and maintenance reports in accordance with department procedures and applicable HACCP, Joint Commission, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.
* Use Cleaning Chemicals Safely:
Follow established chemical handling procedures and quality assurance guidelines for appropriate sanitizer concentrations and chemical-to-water ratios, where applicable.
* Maintain a Clean and Organized Work Environment:
Ensure clean items are stored appropriately and kept separate from soiled items to prevent contamination.
* Support Kitchen Operations:
Assist with food preparation, special cleaning projects, and other operational duties as assigned to meet department needs.
* Work as Part of a Team:
Collaborate with Food and Nutrition team members to maintain efficient operations in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen while demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellent customer service.
* Demonstrate Initiative and Flexibility:
Work independently with minimal supervision and respond to changing priorities and additional assignments as needed.  
** Schedule Details:**
* ** Job Type:
** Part-Time, 20 hours per week
* ** Shift:
** Days, between 6am-7:30pm
* *
* Schedule:

** 8-hour shifts
* ** Weekend Requirement:
** Every other weekend
* ** Holiday Requirement:
** Rotating holidays  ##
** Benefits That Support You
** At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
* ** Competitive Pay &…