General Kitchen Cleaner

Job Summary

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties related to the safe preparation, assembly, distribution, and service of food for hospital patients, visitors, and staff. This position supports patient dining, cafeteria, and kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Essential Functions

• Attend department meetings, in-services, and training sessions as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service by anticipating needs and resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, food stations, and department equipment.
• Follow all HACCP food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate concerns, discrepancies, equipment issues, and product shortages to leadership.
• Support departmental goals focused on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a variety of food service areas, including tray line, cafeteria, and kitchen operations.
• Set up, stock, and replenish food stations for meal service.
• Assemble patient meal trays and serve food and beverages to customers.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays from patient rooms as needed.
• Clean stations, equipment, and floors following meal service.
• Operate dish machines, trash compactors, and perform routine cleaning duties, including mopping floors.
• Prepare food items for patient meal service and cafeteria operations.
• Complete assigned sanitation and cleaning projects.
• Assist with training and cross-training of team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Previous food service, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational customer service standards and the I C.A.R.E. philosophy.
• Ability to read and understand menu items in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to push, pull, and transport food carts, trays, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong attention to detail.