Kitchen Attendant

Salary: $27,040. 00 Annually

Location : St. Croix, VI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 201904171

Department: Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center

Opening Date: 04/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

DEPARTMENT: Dietary ServicesFLSA STATUS: Non- EXEMPTPOSITION REPORTS TO: Food Service SupervisorSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/ACLASSIFIED/UNCLASSIFIED: ClassifiedBARGAINING UNIT: SIUPOSITION SUMMARY
As a kitchen attendant, you will be working under the guidance of a Food Service Supervisor. Your responsibility is to ensure that the kitchen is clean and operational to provide services to the inpatients and outside customers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

1. Cleans cafeteria in preparation for opening.
2. Lifts and rotates stock (up to 50 lbs. ) via "First-in-First-out" (FIFO) method in all kitchen areas including freezers and refrigerators.
3. Delivers patient's breakfast, lunch and dinner carts to floors.
4. Assembles starts and deep cleans dish machine after every meal period.
5. Changes all three compartments water every two hours.
6. Resets pot sink every two hours.
7. Cleans grill after every use.
8. Changes oil in cook's caf area.
9. Cleans ovens in baking and cooking areas.
10. Cleans walls behind the tilt skillet and mixers.
11. Sweeps and mops tray line.
12. Washes patient's breakfast, lunch and dinner trays and pots utilized during all shifts.
13. Monitors and empties garbage in department.
14. Mops and sweeps department before shift end.
15. Cleans and organizes janitor closets
16. Cleans employee break room.
17. Power washes department's floors.
18. Assists retail in setting up (taking down chairs, bringing out clean black safety mats, and filling various food stations with ice).
19. Follows food safety guidelines for personal hygiene and practices safe hand washing.
20. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, equipment's, and work areas immediately after use.
21. Complies with all Federal, Local, and CMS regulations and policies to include all food safety program (HACCP) guidelines; meets food handling standards; covers, label, and dates food; record food, refrigerator, freezer, dry storage temperature appropriately.
22. Promote a safe working environment; does not pose a safety risk to self or others.
23. Utilizes resources, supplies, and time effectively and efficiently.
24. Participates in training, in-service, and learning opportunities.
25. Adheres to JFL hospital approved dress code- uniform, gloves, and hairnet. etc.
26. Follows all Human Resources procedures and personnel requirements as outlined in the JFL Hospital Administrative Rules, JFL Nutrition Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
27. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
28. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma
2. Must be able to follow directions
3. VI Food Handlers Card

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations that apply to the practice of Kitchen Attendant in an inpatient care setting.
2. Knowledge of analytical and grammatical skills necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to work with a wide variety of other professionals and staff engaged in the delivery of health care services.
4. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
5. Ability to gain the confidence and respect of the public to be served.
6. Organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills are essential.
7. Ability to work in a highly visible position undergoing significant changes with multiple constituents, each with demands exceeding resources.
8. Ability to work independently, as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Employee will work in the cafeteria and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand hygiene practices, Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated; is subject to interruptions and noise daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The Government of the Virgin Islands aspires to provide the highest level of comprehensive benefits, services and programs to eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents which:

• Meet and anticipate their individual needs;
• Assure the GVI's competitiveness with other employers to attract and retain employees;
• Maximize cost effectiveness; and,
• Assure optimal health and productivity of employees.

To achieve this goal, from time to time, the carrier for the GVI's insurance may change. Please contact the Group Health Insurance Office of the Division of Personnel in St. Thomas and St. Croix at for more information regarding carriers.

Medical and Dental Coverage
Enrollment
The Virgin Islands government offers to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, a group health and dental insurance plan.

Full-time employees must enroll within thirty-one (31) days of hire unless they can provide proof of medical coverage from another source. An employee who does not enroll within 31 days of employment will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan with single coverage.

If an employee fails to enroll dependents within the initial eligibility period he/she must wait until a period of "open enrollment" is announced or have a qualifying event as determined by the health insurance carrier to enroll dependents or make changes to their coverage.

Effective Date of Coverage
If enrollment forms are received on or before the 6th of the month, coverage will be effective on the first day of the first month following the receipt of enrollment forms. If enrollment forms received on the 7th of the month or later, coverage will be effective on the first day of the second month following the receipt of the enrollment forms.
Example:
Date Forms Received May 1st May 8th January 6th February 7th
Coverage Effective Date June 1st July 1st February 1st April 1st

Dependent Coverage
Dependents of eligible employees may participate in the Group Health and Dental Insurance Program according to the terms and conditions imposed by the Health Insurance Board of Trustees and/or the carrier. Eligible dependents are the employee's:

1. Legal spouse;
2. Natural children;
3. Adopted children; and
4. Step children.

When a new dependent is acquired, you must enroll them within thirty-one (31) days after acquiring such dependent. When enrolling a dependent at .