Description:
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Responsible for storage and inventory of some departmental supplies and food stuffs. Also responsible for maintaining sanitation in storage areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Inventory and maintain necessary food and other supplies to ensure an efficient operation of Food & Nutrition Services.
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Store food and supplies in correct containers and in proper storage areas according to department guidelines as indicated by non-spoilage of food.
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Maintain records and logs documenting storage temperatures of perishable food items on a daily basis.
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Date, label, and rotate stock according to procedures as indicated by oldest product being utilized first.
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Notify the production team of items needing to be ordered which includes food and supplies based upon product specification as established by Morrison ordering protocols and procedures.
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Transport food and supplies in appropriate containers or vehicles as indicated by food or supplies arriving safely and intact.
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Follow HACCP guidelines when receiving and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
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Follow all security procedures regarding the storeroom organization.
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Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
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Maintain a clean, sanitary working environment.
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Report needed maintenance or repairs of equipment used.
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Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
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Identify and utilize cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
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Utilize equipment in performing job functions according to department safety procedures.
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Follow facility, department, Morrison and Compass safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting.
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Follow facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
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Follow the facility’s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
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Adhere to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills, as appropriate.
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Adhere to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate.
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Respond to utility failures following department guidelines.
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Communicate any patient or customer related problems to appropriate personnel.
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Participate and attend departmental meetings and staff development programs as appropriate.
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Exhibit pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
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Adhere to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
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Read and comply with all policies and procedures of Morrison and Compass as appropriate.
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Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Shift Requirements
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Morning availability highly preferred.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
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Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other associates of the department.
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Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, and volume.
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
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Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
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Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
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Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
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Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
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Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
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Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
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Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
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Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
