Utility Worker

Caregiver Position at UMass Memorial HealthExceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Performs dishwashing and pot washing duties. Responsible for sanitation of main kitchen and all food service equipment. Retrieves soiled patient trays. Inventories and stocks supplies in unit kitchens. Assists in training of other food service workers.I. Major Responsibilities:Completes setup, stock and sanitation of workstations following standard procedures.Collects and disposes of all refuse according to department policy. Hand washes pots/pans according to standard procedure. Operates and cleans mechanical ware washing machines according to standard procedures.Cleans steam kettles, grills, ovens, carts, exhaust hood, refrigerators, tray line equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, and other related equipment according to standard procedures.Stores various food, paper and chemical supplies in appropriate areas. Fills handwashing soap and paper towel dispensers. Rotates and dates items following standard procedures. Stores perishables in an appropriate manner.Cleans work area, equipment in main kitchen and/or patient units as directed. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.II. Position Qualifications:Experience/Skills:Requires the ability to carry out instructions and procedures that are standardized.Ability to read, write and speak English.Understanding of basic weights and measures.Understanding of basic mathematical functions.Ability to stoop and lift 30 pounds and push and pull 300 pounds.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered of medium physical demand. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Ability to stoop and lift 30 pounds and push and pull 300 pounds. Ability to remain standing up for up to four consecutive hours. Ability to perform repetitive motions such as wrist turning, grasping, reaching, and bending.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.