Sanitation Associate - NYC Sites (Flexible)

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK! Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Sanitation Associate at our NYC Sites. Whether you are looking for stability and great benefits or want to launch your career in healthcare, this role offers both.

Are you passionate about maintaining a clean, well-kept, and organized environment?

We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and upbeat teammate with excellent communication skills to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will help provide a safe and sanitary environment for our patients, visitors, and staff while gaining exposure to different areas of hospitality and retail service.

Role Overview:

• Perform sanitation duties, including cleaning, mopping, dishwashing, pot washing, and other related responsibilities throughout Food and Nutrition Services.

• Ensure all equipment and supplies are operational and available at your workstation.

• Clean, sanitize, and store pots, pans, dishes, and silverware.

• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, including kettles, ovens, mixers, and refrigerators.

• Sweep, mop, and clean assigned areas.

• Maintain an adequate supply of dishes and utensils throughout the Main Kitchen and Retail areas.

• Collect and dispose of garbage, trash, and recycling.

Key Qualifications:

• Committed to productivity and maintaining high standards.

• Motivated to provide exemplary customer service.

• Action-oriented and eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.

• Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities.

• A good decision-maker who can make timely decisions to keep operations moving forward.

• Able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Core Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions.

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.

• Ability to push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• One year of dishwasher or porter experience in a restaurant, hospital, school, or similar setting strongly preferred.

• Experience cleaning kitchen appliances, equipment, and utensils strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue (NYC Sites)

• Schedule: Full-time; must be flexible and available to work some weekends and holidays

• Reports to: Manager, Sanitation

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Pay Range: $22.87 - $29.38 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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