Nutrition Utility Worker, Dietary, Per Diem, Days, Jackson South M.C.

Company: Public Health Trust of Dade Co
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Position Summary:
Nutrition Utility Worker performs food service delivery and sanitation work within a hospital setting. Work involves assistance to cooks, dieticians and other personnel in performing a variety of patient, cafeteria and catering food preparation, service and sanitation duties. Employees in this classification are required to observe established sanitary standards in the housekeeping of the work area in the cleaning of related equipment utensils and in personal hygiene. Work is performed under the general supervision of cooks, dieticians or other supervisory personnel who inspect work in progress and review results obtained.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Delivers and picks up food carts at designated times. Maintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Washes all pots, pans, trays, utensils and other materials used for preparation and service. Delivers and stores food and supplies in various areas. Performs cleaning and mopping (floors, walls, vents, refrigerators, ovens, etc.). Cleans and sanitizes movable equipment (carts, rolling racks). Disposes of trash, boxes, and garbage as needed. Performs the duties of nutrition worker as needed. Responds and cooperate with changes in workload Knowledgeable of, observes and complies with the Jackson Health System policies and procedures as well as with the Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education:
High School diploma is strongly preferred.

License Certification:
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Knowledge Skill Abilities:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Physical Demands:
Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Work Environment:
Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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