Kitchen Assistant-PRN

Williamson Health; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson Health in Franklin, Tennessee, is seeking a kitchen assistant to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, wash dishes, and assist with food preparation for patients. Shifts may vary by department, and reliability is essential.

You will support the dietary team, manage dishwashing equipment, and help ensure sanitary conditions in a fast-paced hospital kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school education, GED or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal communications and/or written instructions in English.
• Dish machine, mop, and broom. Basic Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Responsible for washing dishes and cleaning in kitchen area.
• Responsible for trash removal and sweeping and mopping kitchen daily.
• Assists in food preparation on patient line as needed.
• Schedules will fluctuate depending on department needs.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food preparation

English communication

Education

High school education

Job description

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Company Culture:

We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.

Community Overview:

Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."

Job Description

Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsible for washing dishes and cleaning in kitchen area. Responsible for trash removal and sweeping and mopping kitchen daily. Responsible for assisting in food preparation on patient line as needed. A motivation to learn other areas is encouraged.Schedules will fluctuate depending on the department needs.

Position Requirements

• High school education, GED or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow basic verbal communications and \ or written instructions in English
• None required.
• Dish machine, mop, and broom. Basic Computer knowledge.
• Prolonged standing, stooping, able to lift up to 35 Ibs. Able to withstand extreme temperatures, able to comprehend written and oral communication. Able to withstand pushing equipment and carts to and from floors. Able to sweep and mop large floor areas. Able to clean walls, surfaces, equipment as assigned.

Key Results

• Carry out any assignments as directed by Supervisor and Team Leaders in a positive, cooperative manner.
• Maintain sanitary and orderly work environment. Perform daily and weekly assignments and follow sanitation schedules.
• Follows department and hospital policies regarding attendance (call ins, tardies) and schedule changes to include API requests and edits.
• Attends Department and Area meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and support the policy of working various shifts as needed according to the schedule and assist and train in other areas as needed.
• Operate and maintain dish machine throughout scheduled work time to include breaking down, cleaning and keeping machine clear of debris throughout service.
• Follow task list for the schedule assigned to include running all dirty dishes and smallwares and cleaning all pots timely and consistently.
• Stock dishes, silver, pots and small wares in appropriate areas making sure they are clean and free of any debris.
• Record dish machine temperatures prior to each meal.
• Ensure that area is properly cleaned prior to leaving shift.
• Sweep and Mop floors as assigned using proper procedures.
• Able to break down the dishmachine and put it back together correctly. Able to de-lime the dishmachne.

WH is an equal employment opportunity employer. WH does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. WH also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also WH’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) and applicable state law and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. Hire may be contingent upon a post-offer medical examination, and to skill and agility tests, as appropriate for the position.