Job Objective: Under the management of the Dietary Managers/Supervisors, performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill in cleaning the kitchen equipment including but not limited to hood vents, grills, ovens, walls, tables, carts, mopping kitchen floor area, cafeteria areas, clean up of patio areas, emptying and cleaning of trash containers and gondola. Ensure work area is maintained in a high state of sanitation at all times. The FSW will work together with the employees of the department to provide optimal environmental services to the patients, visitors, and staff to ensure the healing and well-being of each individual. The FSW will perform any other related tasks assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Clean Kitchen and Dining Areas
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Washes hood system cavity over grill area and outside stainless-steel area with hot soapy water, and shines with stainless steel polish nightly.
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Washes hood system cavity over oven area, steamer area, and outside stainless-steel area with hot soapy water, and shines with stainless steel polish every Friday night
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Checks hood system chemical reservoir; refills as needed and runs cleaning system for hoods nightly.
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Cleans the dust off of the top of reach-in refrigerators according to schedule and shines refrigerators with stainless steel polish nightly.
- Cleans inside of one set of stack ovens, alternating ovens nightly.
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Cleans outside and top of all ovens, stove/range, tilt skillet, steamer nightly.
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Cleans inside of stove/range and grill top nightly.
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Clean all tables, shelves and legs nightly.
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Scrub Kitchen floor nightly ensuring that tile grout lines are clean.
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Clean & sanitize cafeteria tables, chairs, and café equipment as directed according to cleaning schedule at end of shift.
- Safety
- Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and returns all chemical cleaning agents and equipment to proper area when finished using them. Ensure proper labeling on chemical spray bottles before use.
- Always uses appropriate safety equipment and applicable PPE for task being performed and uses universal precautions at all times by wearing gloves, goggles, and washing hands frequently.
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Teamwork
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Report equipment in need of repair to the Supervisor.
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Expected to promote teamwork at all times.
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Responsible for always providing service to patrons and associates in a positive, pleasant, and cheerful manner.
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Records and logs all required information such as filling out cleaning log report within assigned work area and ensures documentation is complete.
- Complete all tasks within the allotted time frame.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
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Assists and performs other cleaning tasks and cleans other assigned equipment in the kitchen according to the established cleaning schedule and procedure as assigned or requested within the department to maintain standards.
Non-Essential Duties:
- Remove trash from kitchen as needed.
- Empty trash into trash compactor, cleans and sanitizes trash gondola during shift as needed.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of Cleaning Chemicals and their use
- Knowledge of basic food safety, storage, and handling (HACCP, temperatures)
Skills
- Must show good judgment and reliability.
- Displays attention to detail and accuracy.
Abilities
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
- Ability to learn proper sanitation techniques and procedures
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to coordinate activities and meet timelines.
- Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete simple records with clear, legible handwriting.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:
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Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
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Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
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Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
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Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
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Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
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Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
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Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.
Education and Experience:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED desired.
Experience
- Prior experience is preferred but not required.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:
- Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
- Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
- Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
- Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
- Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
- Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
- Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
- Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information.
- Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
- Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties.
- Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
- Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
- Display a willingness to work as a team player.
- Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
- Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
- Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Work is usually performed in a very active institutional kitchen and cafeteria environment; with small, limited workspace; and in Walk-in Freezers, and Refrigerators.
- Work requires employees to climb upon and stand upon some equipment in the performance of duties.
- Work requires employees to be on their feet the entire shift with extensive walking.
- Push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently throughout shift
- Repeated bending, squatting, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Education and Experience:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED desired.
Experience
- Prior experience is preferred but not required.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
