Nutrition Utility Technician

Nutrition Utility Tech (Dishwasher)

You were meant for Hopkins. Howard County General Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Nutrition Utility Tech (Dishwasher) performs a variety of sanitation duties within the Food & Nutrition Department, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.

The Utility Technician's responsibilities are divided into three areas of coverage: general kitchen sanitation, ware washing and dish room maintenance.

Responsible for performing various kitchen cleaning and storage activities such as but not limited to dishwashing, pot washing, general and equipment cleaning, storage and rotation of food supplies

Location: Columbia, MD

Shift: Evening Shift

Weekends Required

Education: HS diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Work Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting or food service is a plus

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.

Set up and break down work area including three compartment sink, dish machine and mop buckets

Maintain logs on dish machine and pot sink ensuring meeting established standards

Collect dirty patient trays from patient units and returns to dish room for scraping and cleaning, ensuring all food is scraped in compost bin.

Perform proper cleaning and sanitizing of pots, pans and utensils through the 3-pot sink and dish machine.

Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and service ware are cleaned properly and allowed to air-dry before storage.

Breakdown dish machine each night ensure scrap trays cleaned thoroughly.

Delime dish machine weekly to remove lime scale build up.

Restock patient line with trays, bases, lids and plates to ensure smooth operation of the tray line.

Pull trash, breaks down boxes and places in dumpster or trash compactor.

Sweep, mop and deep clean kitchen and storage rooms using floor scrubber.

Refill soap and paper towel dispensers throughout kitchen and cafeteria.

Assist with detailed kitchen cleaning as assigned.

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
• Retirement plans,
• Paid time off (PTO),
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
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Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.06/hour - Maximum 20.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.