Kitchen Associate – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support\
• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 6:30am to 3:00pm or 7:00am – 3:30pm

Shift : Rotating schedule - off Sunday, work Monday thru Thursday, off Friday, work Saturday thru Monday, off Tuesday, work Wednesday thru Friday, off Saturday.

Location: 9100 W. 74 th Street, Mission, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Assists patients with menu selection. Contributes with problem resolution including follow up with patient and family.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• May assemble and deliver trays per therapeutic diet guidelines, and the established presentation standards. Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and organized manner.

• Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen as designated times.

• Operates dishwashing machine. Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives. Puts clean dishes and utensils away.

• Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.

• Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.

• Performs cleaning duties as assigned such as walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers and storage areas.

• May work all positions on the tray line or retail areas. May prepare/assemble hot/cold food (salads, sandwiches, desserts) and nourishments for tray line, patients and retail areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective manner that facilitates problem solving, interacts in a courteous, respectful, and helpful manner.

• Ability to explain nutrition related queries and have sound understanding of all the related terms.

• May coordinate with the dietician on the diet needs.

• Good listening skills and communication skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English and understand food service terms.

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Have the ability to utilize FIFO method and label and date food correctly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• High School Education or equivalent.

• One year of technical experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• May be required to obtain and maintain state specific certifications.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nutritional Services

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24021038

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.