Teaching Kitchen Class Assistant

American Addiction Centers; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring for a part-time, PRN kitchen helper in the Teaching Kitchen department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Shifts are scheduled in advance with classes on Tue/Wed afternoons/evenings; weekend shifts may be available as we expand.

The role involves dishwashing, pot washing, sanitation, and assisting in meal service while following Board of Health regulations. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Basic team building skills.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes, sanitize kitchen areas, and maintain equipment per policy.
• Assist in delivering patient trays and supporting care activities as assigned.
• Restock items, manage stock levels, and ensure proper storage.
• Follow sanitation procedures and board of health regulations.

Skills

Team building

Detail orientation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Department:

39360 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Integrative Kitchen

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a PRN position with hours scheduled in advance based on the Teaching Kitchen class schedule.

• Shifts on as needed basis. Currently we have classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays afternoons/evenings. Weekend days may be also available as we expland.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities: Cleaning tasks such as dishwashing, pot washing and general sanitation and cleaning kitchen equitpment is performed in accordance with the department policies and in compliance with Board of Health Regulations. 1)Uses proper cleaning products and follows their specific directions and uses. 2)Aware of MSDS and how to get information when concerns arise and follows Board of Health Regulations. 3)Runs temperature strip though DISHMACHINE to ensure proper temperature. 4)Stores all washed items (china, flatware, pots, and pans, etc.) to meet the operational needs of the specific areas. 5)Washes and sanitizes pot and pans with the proper chemicals and in accordance to the Board of Health Regulations. Assist in the delivery of patieint care by conducting various support responsibilities and retrieving patient trays. 1)Adheres to area’s schedule and adapts to changes in daily worksheet to meet workload demands. 2)Pulling floorstock from the floorstock sheets. 3)Pulling and/or making nourishment’s prescribed by the patient’s physician or the dietitian. 4)Replenishes all areas of food or non food items to ensure proper stock or display supply. 5)Pulls and cleans the doctor’s lounge. Ensures that areas are ready for meal service. Proper serving untensils are used. Keeping the steam table area clean and neat for patient service. 1)Prepares, wraps, and dates various items to ensure freshness. 2)Restocks all items necessary for trayline needs. 3)Practices proper sanitation procedures (i.e.: gloves, hairnets/bouffants). Sanitation procedures are performed according to department policies in compliance with Board of Health Regulations. 1)Stores all serving ware china, flatware, pots, and pans to meet operational needs. 2)Requisitions and stores supplies from the hospital and department storerooms to meet operation needs. 3)Removes and disposes of all garbage from areas of the department following department policies and Board of Health Regulations to provide a sanitary work environment. 4)Cleans work areas, counters, tables, and equipment in performing daily and special cleaning assignments in accordance to department policies and Board of Health Regulations. 5)Washes and sanitizes pots and pans in accordance with department policies and Board of Health Regulations. Participates in QA/CQI documentation process. Takes temperatures to ensure proper food are achieved. 1)Documents temperatures of all steam table items. Participation in areas huddles, inservices, training, orientation, and meetings. 1)Attends huddles, inservices and training sessions to keep current with specific procedures, Accrediting Organization requirements and changes within the department and/or hospital. Completes annual CBTs. 2)Attends orientation and area specific meetings to keep current on area specific changes or concerns and for a communication exchange with peers and management. 3)Continue to learn ways to which CQI can be applied to our areas to ensure customer satisfaction. Education/Experience Required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Basic team building skills. • Detail and results orientated. • Good communication skills. • Speaks, reads, and writes English to be able to follow instructions/diet orders. None Required Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Able to maneuver large and heavy equipment up to 50 pounds. • Access to access high and low areas. • Able to transport objects from one area to another • Able to work a variety of shifts. • Able to meet time constraints in a fast paced environment. • Able to read patient menus, names, logs, and chemical labels. • Able to document. • Able to communicate with various internal/external customers. • Able to perform heavy cleaning. • May be exposed to hazardous materials. • Able to access work area. * Able to move 50 pounds. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.