Kitchen Aide for The Wilkinson Center Full Time Rotating Days - 6am - 2:30pm or 9:30am - 6:00pm
About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.
The Kitchen Aide is responsible for serving food, resident tray assembly, and preparation of basic food items, routine cleaning and maintenance duties in the kitchen.
Kitchen Aide for The Wilkinson Center - Full Time - Rotating Days - 6am - 2:30pm or 9:30am - 6:00pm
Education:
Ability to read and write.
Experience:
Previous food service experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sets up resident tray line with cold foods and condiments.
- Prepares coffee and tea for tray line and cafeteria.
- Works on tray line in Starter or Runner positions.
- Prepares resident late trays.
- Prepares and labels all between meal nourishments.
- Assists with food preparation as needed.
- Delivers beverages to unit refrigerators daily; replenishes floor stock.
- Delivers resident meal carts; returns carts to kitchen after meals.
- Delivers nourishments to resident area.
- Assists with stocking of food supplies as needed.
- Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
- Records cleaning date of ice bins per schedule.
- Dismantles, washes, sanitizes and stores all trays, flatware, glasses and dishes.
- Cleans, sanitizes and stores all pots, pans, serving utensils, can openers and ice scoops.
- Cleans dish machine after each meal.
- Sets up trays with tray covers, utensils and napkins.
- Cleans dishroom each week.
- Cleans with germicidal solution and polishes all stainless steel surfaces including equipment, sinks, counters, shelves, refrigerators, freezer doors and water cooler.
- Keeps storage areas neat and clean with all food covered, labeled and dated. Storage areas are to be thoroughly cleaned weekly.
- Cleans food carts after each meal with a germicidal solution by the scraper; cleans all food carts thoroughly each week.
- Sweeps the floors and mops with a germicidal solution daily.
- Cleans all lowerators, hand carts and dish racks.
- Removes trash and garbage from the kitchen area at the end of each shift and ties each bag securely.
- Assists with routine and special cleaning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
- Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Non-Essential Functions
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Professional Requirements
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- May need to stand or sit for up to 2-6 hours at a time
- Physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds or more
Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.
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marie.culver@stephenscountyhospital.com
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