Steward

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times, as assigned. This position performs duties related to dishwashing and sanitation of equipment, patient tray components, and pot washing, as assigned. This position communicates with peers and management regarding identified hazards in the workplace, following correct procedures in cleaning of equipment and sanitation of work areas, along with special cleaning as assigned. This position must be able to adapt to fast-paced environment, follows all departmental policies and procedures, and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances. The Steward position may be asked to assist in other food and nutrition service areas as needed.

Responsibilities

Complete general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times; Perform dishwashing and sanitation of equipment, patient tray components, and pot washing, as assigned; Communicate with peers and management regarding identified hazards in the workplace; Follow correct procedures in cleaning of equipment and sanitation of work areas, along with special cleaning as assigned; Adapt to a fast-paced environment; Follow all departmental policies and procedures; Comply with relevant local Food Ordinances; Assist in other food and nutrition service areas as needed; Work various stations during the dishwashing operation; Wash and sanitize equipment, floors and walls in the dish room and adjoining areas; Transport trash, garbage, cardboard and supplies to assigned areas; Wash pots manually and by machine; Serve patient trays efficiently, accurately and neatly; Assemble trays for patients on the Patient Tray line; Plate established portions of foods as indicated on the patient's menu; Clean carts, equipment, walls, sweep and mop floors; Report accidents promptly and correct minor safety hazards; Practice good cost control through proper supplies and equipment

Requirements

Food Handlers Permit (accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)); Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English; Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus; Working knowledge of ServSafe guidelines and Health department standards; Knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principles; Demonstrates active listening skills; Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job

Nice to have

High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education); One year experience in food service or housekeeping