Sanitation Associate, Part Time
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Sanitation Associate will maintain sanitation in production, ware wash, cafeteria, and dining areas. May receive and stock supplies in all areas of the department as needed. Will provide courteous customer service to customers while working.
Job description
About the Role
The Sanitation Associate will maintain sanitation in production, ware wash, cafeteria, and dining areas. May receive and stock supplies in all areas of the department as needed. Will provide courteous customer service to customers while working.
Housekeeping
- Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, customer service areas, and dining room; in addition clean kitchen floors.
- Restock the service area as needed with minimum supervision with trays and other items as requested.
- Operate and maintain sanitation of dishwashing machine and conveyer belt; wash, sanitize and store all department cooking (pot and pans), and serving equipment and patient service ware (china); report any malfunctioning equipment to immediate supervisor.
- Follow directions for proper use of all cleaning supplies to ensure maximum efficiency from product.
- Remove trash and clean garbage receptacles.
- Clean, sweep, mop debris off floors, shelving and walls; power wash carts on a daily basis.
Sanitation and Safety
- Maintain department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
- Clean work area according to department guidelines.
- Complete special cleaning assignment within target time.
- Restock food and supplies neatly and safely according to department guidelines; follow established food-handling practices according to department guidelines.
- Use chemicals appropriately, store chemicals in the appropriate manner.
Communication
- Complete and document quality and safety controls indicator including temperature, Ph reading and dilutions.
- Communicate to management unresolved customer service issues within 24 hours.
- Communicate to management all quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
Professionalism
- Maintain a professional image by adhering to department uniform guidelines.
- Comply with established work flow of position.
- Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 6 months of experience (Required)
- 1 year of experience (Preferred)
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs; frequent lifting of 25 lbs
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to accurately measure chemicals
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Infertility Services
- Transgender Health Services
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Personal Day
- 401(k) Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.