Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Job Summary:

Wellstar Kennestone, with 660 + beds, is one of the Top 100 hospitals and offers the most advanced care available. Nutrition & Food Services (N&FS) is one of the largest departments at Kennestone and is comprised of a wide variety of positions.

• Opportunities for advancement within the department and within Wellstar.
• Huge variety of competitive benefits, many of which you won’t find in the foodservice industry.
• Balanced weekend and holiday schedules.
• FT, PT & PRN positions available.

Responsibilities:

Kitchen Cleaning & Sanitation Support / Dishwasher   Responsible for performing a variety of duties including warewashing and basic housekeeping for the department. Provides accurate, expedient and courteous service to customers in all areas through warewashing of dishes, pots and pans and service equipment. Cleaning and basic housekeeping of the department's physical environment, including but not limited to walls, floors, windows, refrigerators, filters, equipment and other related areas. 

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Team Player:
  * Consistently works with Team Members and N&FS leadership to meet goals and objectives.
  * Shares attained knowledge with Team Members.
  * Presents a positive image by meeting dress code requirements.
  * Communicates with all customers and Team Members in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear, concise and simple.
• Resource Management & Performance Improvement:
  * Manages time in a resourceful manner to meet the needs and objectives of the department and completion of job assignments.
  * Uses supplies and food in a cost effective and appropriate manner.
  * Operates equipment in compliance with training processes and manufacturer's directions and guidelines.
• Customer Service & Cultural Awareness:
  * Consistently meet the needs and expectations of all external and internal customers.
  * Seeks and uses information concerning culturally based needs of customers & Team Members.
  * Respectful of the cultural traditions of all Team Members and customers.
  * Takes basic steps to improve problems and bring solutions.
  * Works with Team Members and management to seek and find solutions to problems and to improve processes.
• Food, Warewash and Environmental Safety:
  * Handles and stores all food items in compliance with HACCP & county Health Dept. codes and guidelines.
  * Cleans, sanitizes and store dishes, utensils, pots & pans in compliance with HACCP & county Health Dept. codes and guidelines.
  * Stores chemicals in compliance with HACCP & county Health Dept. codes and guidelines.
• Equipment Handling:
  * Adheres to all safety codes and instructions provided by staff.
  * Ensures equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.
  * Monitors equipment temperatures and records in compliance with HACCP & county Health Dept. codes and guidelines.
  * Safely transports all equipment per instructions and without causing harm to self or others.
• Job Specific Knowledge:
  * Performs all aspects of warewashing and kitchen sanitation.
  * Responsible for proper cleaning, sanitation, and storage of all restaurant smallwares.
  * May perform cleaning operations for kitchen facility and equipment.
  * May aid in the receipt and storage of raw materials.
  * May assist other kitchen staff with food preparation and execution.
  * Seeks opportunities to expand and apply job knowledge.
  * Completes other duties as directed by leadership.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications:

Preferred Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred but not required.

Required Minimum Experience: Six months foodservice experience and customer service experience highly preferred.

Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.