Hospital Kitchen Steward: Clean, Efficient & Patient-Focused

Houston Methodist; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Steward to perform general cleaning and duties in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service. Responsibilities include dishwashing, sanitation, and assisting in other food service areas as needed.

The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and communication with staff to address hazards and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Working knowledge of Serve Safe guidelines and Health department standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principles.
• Demonstrates active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer requests and communicates clearly to facilitate problem resolution.
• Works across dishwashing and patient tray areas to support service during meal times.
• Supports department goals by contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Safety procedures

English proficiency

Customer service

Serve Safe knowledge

Sanitation principles

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Steward to perform general cleaning and duties in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service. Responsibilities include dishwashing, sanitation, and assisting in other food service areas as needed.

The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and communication with staff to address hazards and ensure patient safety.