Sanitation/Dishwasher

Sanitation / Food Service Utility Worker HCA HealthcareLocation: Pasadena, TX Department: Food & Nutrition Services Position: Sanitation / Food Service Utility WorkerMust have Food Handlers Certificate Must have availability Sunday thru Saturday 7:30am-FinishPosition SummaryThe Sanitation / Food Service Utility Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and food-service environment within the hospital. This position supports the Food & Nutrition Services team by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, removing trash, and following hospital sanitation and infection-control standards.The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWash and sanitize dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and properly.Clean and sanitize food-preparation areas, counters, sinks, equipment, and workstations.Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen and food-service floors.Empty trash and properly dispose of waste and recyclable materials.Clean and sanitize patient meal carts and food-service equipment.Maintain dish room and sanitation areas in a clean and organized condition.Restock clean dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen supplies.Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing supplies when needed.Follow proper procedures for cleaning chemicals and sanitation products.Follow food-safety, infection-control, handwashing, and PPE requirements.Immediately report spills, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or sanitation concerns.Assist the kitchen and patient dining teams with additional duties as needed.Follow all hospital and department safety policies and procedures.QualificationsPrevious dishwashing, sanitation, janitorial, kitchen utility, or food-service experience preferred.Hospital, healthcare, cafeteria, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen experience is a plus.Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation procedures preferred.Ability to safely use commercial dishwashing and cleaning equipment.Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.Ability to work around heat, water, cleaning products, and a fast-paced kitchen environment.Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance.Must be willing to follow hospital health, safety, sanitation, and infection-control requirements.