What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at Grand River Health?
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Chef, the Utility Worker ensures cleanliness and organization by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and maintaining kitchen areas. They may also assist with basic food preparation, stocking, and general support to the kitchen staff as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean food service area, cooking areas, equipment, kitchen and cafeteria as required.
- Operate dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, china, glasses, and kitchen tools efficiently.
- Manually wash items as needed, including large pots, pans, and delicate equipment.
- Sort and store clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Ensure proper sanitization of dishes and kitchen surfaces following health and safety regulations.
- Dispose of trash and recyclables, and replace liners as needed.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors and other work areas to maintain cleanliness.
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report low inventory levels to the supervisor.
- Assists in cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, pantry, storage areas, and equipment.
- Help set up and break down workstations before and after service.
- Responsible for reporting when materials and supply stock are low.
- Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping, peeling, or portioning ingredients.
- May assist in serving customers in the café, including employees, patients, and visitors.
- May have customer interactions at times include answering phone calls, receiving meal orders, informing customers about services available, explaining menu items, providing suggestions to customers when asked, etc. Duties include
- Cross trains with other members of the Nutritional Services Department including Cooks, other Food and Service Prep staff, Banquet staff, etc.
- May assist with conference room accommodation and Meals on Wheels preparation at times.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Must obtain Food Handler Certification from an ANSI accredited program within one month of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $15.50 - $21.00 Dependent on Experience
- 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise
BENEFITS: We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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