Job Description

The Sanitation Worker is responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils. Essential responsibilities include washing and restocking patient, cafeteria and catering dishes, pots and pans; cleaning and sanitizing tabletops, walls, and equipment; sweeping, mopping, cleaning and vacuuming floors; washing dishes by hand or using dishwashing machines; washing worktables, walls, refrigerators, and cutting boards; washing pots and polishing equipment; cleaning equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards; removing trash and garbage to designated areas; transferring supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room; complying with all departmental HACCP policies and procedures; reporting all accidents and injuries in a timely manner to the manager on duty; attending all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training; participating in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments; attending training programs as designated; demonstrating an understanding of food service safe chemicals used daily; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required qualifications include some High School education, with a High School diploma or GED preferred, and 0-1 years related work experience. Preferred qualifications include awareness of food safety principles, food service experience in a high-volume food service establishment, basic cleaning and sanitation practice knowledge and work history, maintaining high standards for work areas and appearance, ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, rotating holidays and extended hours, and punctuality. Competencies include decision making, problem solving, independence of action, written and oral communications in English, knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures, teamwork, and customer service. The job involves medium physical work with frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of various weights, and occasional keyboard use. The work environment includes exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, gas, fumes, steam, chemicals, noise, and vibration, with required protective equipment. The position requires compliance with vaccination requirements against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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