Kitchen Assistant

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for cleanliness of kitchen and assisting in food preparation as needed. Responsible for delivering patient tray carts throughout meal service. Will assist the storeroom manager in securing deliveries as assigned. This position offers career progression opportunities. A motivation to learn other areas is encouraged.

Schedules will fluctuate depending on the department needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

High school education or equivalent.

Must have the ability to understand and follow basic verbal communications and \ or written instructions in English

Workplace Experience:

None required.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Dish machine, mop, and broom. Basic Computer knowledge.

Physical Environment:

Kitchen, dish room, patient floors.

Physical Effort:

Prolonged standing, stooping, able to lift up to 35#. Able to withstand extreme temperatures, able to comprehend written and oral communication. Able to withstand pushing equipment and carts to and from floors. Able to sweep and mop large floor areas. Able to clean walls, surfaces, equipment as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Carry out any assignments as directed by Supervisor and Team Leaders in a positive, cooperative manner.
2. Maintain sanitary and orderly work environment. Perform daily and weekly assignments and follow sanitation schedules.
3. Follows department and hospital policies regarding attendance (call ins, tardies) and schedule changes to include API requests and edits.
4. Attends Department and Area meetings as scheduled.
5. Understand and support the policy of working various shifts as needed according to the schedule and assist and train in other areas as needed.
6. Operate and maintain dish machine throughout scheduled work time to include breaking down, cleaning and keeping machine clear of debris throughout service.
7. Follow task list for the schedule assigned to include running all dirty dishes and smallwares and cleaning all pots timely and consistently.
8. Stock dishes, silver, pots and small wares in appropriate areas making sure they are clean and free of any debris.
9. Record dish machine temperatures prior to each meal.
10. Ensure that area is properly cleaned prior to leaving shift.
11. Sweep and Mop floors as assigned using proper procedures.
12. Able to break down the dishmachine and put it back together correctly. Able to de-lime the dishmachne.

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