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Steward I

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

The Steward I position is primarily responsible for daily cleansing and sanitizing of assigned kitchen and dish room area(s). This includes floor and trash maintenance, stocking assigned areas with clean dish ware, washing and organizing dishes and kitchen equipment, receiving stock items and rotating them per safe food handling guidelines, and safely utilizing chemical cleansing agents for various pieces of service equipment. Provides outstanding customer service in a variety of retail, restaurant, and healthcare settings within the hospital system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the overall cleanliness and organization of the dish area by washing, sanitizing, organizing, and putting away dishes and kitchen equipment;
• Stocks all assigned areas with service equipment (kitchenware, utensils, dishes and glassware);
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of the walk in cooler, freezer, dry stock and storage rooms, walls, floors, racks and bins;
• Empties trash throughout assigned work area as needed;
• Identifies and safely uses chemical cleaning agents stocked for various pieces of service equipment, table tops, floors, and dish machine;
• Upholds a professional attitude and embodies excellent customer service when interacting with guests, visitors, patients, and other employees;
• Assists with stocking food and/or delivery items in accordance with first-in first-out (FIFO) rotation system;
• Retrieves dish ware and service items from patient soiled utility rooms or from conference areas at the conclusion of special/catered events;
• Delivers patient meal trays following established regulatory standards in regards to hand-washing and two-patient identification;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• In lieu of GED, must have a minimum 2 years related experience and demonstrate the skills listed under Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Basic math and computer skills are necessary; must be capable of using a computer, including basic software programs and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to withstand sudden temperature changes from heat of kitchen to cold of the freezers
• Ability to identify chemicals and proper use of equipment
• Ability to follow infection control policies and procedures
• Ability to follow all Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures (ISDH, JCAHO)
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, courteous manner with food service staff and other hospital staff