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Job Title
Storeroom Clerk U
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Lutheran Hospital
Department
Food And Nutrition Service-Lutheran Hospital
Job Code
I0002W
Shift
Days
Schedule
6:00am-2:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Storeroom Clerk, you play a key role in the nutritional needs and safety of our patients. Your primary duties will include:
• Receiving all food and supplies that pertain to the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Filling all orders from other departments.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitized work area.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Is dedicated and reliable.
• Has great organizational skills.
• Is willing to go above and beyond.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Receiving/Storing: Receives food and supplies from vendor adhering to proper procedures (counts, sorts, weighs and checks temperatures as appropriate).
- Checks all items for damage or unacceptable goods - return to vendor.
- Puts away all food supplies in proper areas for storage.
- Rotates items according to FIFO rule. Dates and labels all items as necessary.
- Takes inventories correctly and reports all shortages to manager.
- Issues supplies and fills orders accurately.
- Cleaning/Sanitation: Keeps coolers and storage areas clean and sanitized - correct solutions and products.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment that meets the safety and sanitation requirements of the department as well as those of local, state and federal agencies.
- Completes daily cleaning assignments and initials schedule upon completion.
- Mops kitchen floor as assigned, using sweep and mop procedure and sanitizing solution, according to JCAHO and HACCP standards.
- Trayline: Accurately sets up the trayline with correct food and utensils.
- Follows infection control standards at all times (i.e. gloves, hairnet) Prepares patient trays accurately and in a highly presentable manner.
- Follows tray garnish rotation.
- Follows set-up diagrams.
- Maintains trayline speed of 3-4 rays per minute.
- Completes set up of trayline area prior to start of trayline.
- Properly "breaks down", sanitizes and restocks trayline stations according to department procedures. Ensures all food items are covered, labeled, dated, and returned to correct areas.
- Takes equipment and utensils during service time to correct ware washing area for proper cleaning.
- Dishroom/Pots: Demonstrates correct use of all cleaning supplies.
- Understands three (3) compartment cleaning method.
- Maintains and records temperatures on dish machine, pot and pan sink and pot and pan machine.
- Maintains a steady work pace to produce an adequate supply of clean kitchen utensils, dishes, flatware and pots and pans.
- Demonstrates proper handling, storage and transportation of utensils, pots and pans and flatware and dishes.
- Maintains and clears cafeteria return belt to the dishroom.
- Runs dish machine according to schedule.
- Trash Removal: Removes trash and garbage from designated areas and takes to compactor room.
- Cleans garbage can after emptying.
- Breaks down all boxes and takes to compactor room.
- Cleans compactor room after spillage if necessary.
- Floor Supplies/Tube Feeding: Fills floor supplies according to requests for assigned areas.
- Makes sure that milk and dairy products are not left out for more than 10 minutes prior to pick up and delivery.
- Checks to be sure all food and beverage items are properly labeled and dated.
- If items are found to be past expiration date, they are discarded.
- Delivers Tube Feeding Products as required for assigned areas.
- Completes floor supply sheets in a timely manner (keeping track of all items issued) and gives to supervisor/team leader at the end of each shift.
- Communications: Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Accepts accountability for information contained for information contained in the employee handbook.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Works well with others and alone.
- Able to work different shifts.
- Capable of reading and writing simple information and material.
- Basic math ability.
Certifications:
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- One to two years food service receiving experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Able to frequently push/pull carts weighing up to 350 lbs. Able to twist, stoop, bend and squat.
- Exposed to a wide range of air temperatures, from hot (95degrees) to cold (-20 degrees).
- Adept to working with or around equipment.
- Must be able to tolerate high places.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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