Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community andtreatingour patients as family

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, andAkron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs.As a Porter, you will perform cleaning, potdishwashingand a variety of sanitary duties within the department as well as requisition, receive, store, inventory and distribute food and Food Service supplies Your efforts can leave a positive impression on patients and their families every day.

A caregiver in this position worksdaysfrom 7:00AM – 3:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Keep the work area neat,cleanand organized by completing work assignments,utilizingproper sanitation procedures, cleaning equipment (refrigeration, hoods, ovens, fryer, ranges, etc.), practicing the “clean-as-you-do" policy, sweeping and mopping floors, removingtrashand washing pots and pans.

• Operate, assemble,disassembleand clean the dish machine while ensuring proper temperature, chemicalsuppliesand clean water levels aremaintained

• Transportclean and dried wares, supplies, food/beverage items, prepared meals, and patient food carts.

• Filter and transport usedhot grease toholdingbarrels.

• Report any equipment, personnel, safety, order, supply, assignment,recipeor quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor.

• Operatethegarbage disposal, cart elevator (when necessary), trash compactor, grease filter machine, Wet Vac (with Ground Fault Indicator)anddishmachine

• Prepare items for unit orders, stock supplies for units/offices, fill orders from inventory with proper documentation, adhere to order amounts and standard stock levels andmonitorand return outdated products.

• Load trays into patient carts,maintainice in Cafeteria ice dispensers, fill chemical dispensers throughout department.

• Keep floors dry and free of litter or debris.

• Follow safety rules, regulations, procedures,utilizeprovided safety equipment, followdirections/procedures on use of chemicals, and report any accidentimmediatelyto the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Three months of experience in the same typeof work

• Understanding of orders/invoices

• Knowledge of mathematics to ensure extensions of invoices and supply levels are correct

• Aptitudeand ability for food service and sanitation work

• Willingness to perform repetitious tasks on a continuous basis

• Ability to tolerate hands and armsfrequentlyimmersed in water and dishwashing compounds

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma/GED

• Dietary experience

• One year of experience as a Porter