At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.001000

Shift: Varies

Location: RIVERSIDE MILLER HEALTHCARE

Summary:
The Kitchen Porter at Riverside Senior Living is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas. This role is crucial in maintaining a sanitary environment by handling dishwashing, cleaning, and basic food preparation tasks. The Kitchen Porter will work closely with the kitchen and dining room teams to support smooth and efficient operations, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.



Required Experience:




Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is preferred but not required.


Required Licensure/Education:

Food Handler’s Certification or willingness to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment.


Preferred Licensure/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Compensation:

Minimum hourly rate: $16.01

Maximum hourly rate: $18.80

Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties:

• Dishwashing: Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are ready for use.
• Kitchen Cleaning: Regularly clean kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment to maintain a high standard of hygiene. This includes emptying trash bins, cleaning sinks, and wiping down counters.
• Food Preparation Assistance: Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and organizing supplies.
• Inventory Management: Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring that items are stored properly and rotated according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles.
• Waste Management: Handle the proper disposal of kitchen waste, including composting and recycling, to maintain an organized and environmentally friendly workspace.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, wearing protective gear, and following kitchen safety protocols.
• Team Support: Collaborate with kitchen and dining room staff to ensure that all areas are well-maintained and ready for service.



Nonessential Job Duties:

• Dishwashing: Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are ready for use.
• Kitchen Cleaning: Regularly clean kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment to maintain a high standard of hygiene. This includes emptying trash bins, cleaning sinks, and wiping down counters.
• Food Preparation Assistance: Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and organizing supplies.
• Inventory Management: Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring that items are stored properly and rotated according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles.
• Waste Management: Handle the proper disposal of kitchen waste, including composting and recycling, to maintain an organized and environmentally friendly workspace.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, wearing protective gear, and following kitchen safety protocols.
• Team Support: Collaborate with kitchen and dining room staff to ensure that all areas are well-maintained and ready for service.

Credentials:
Essential:
* CERT FOOD SVC SANITATION

Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets.
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal - None.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: None.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with other team members.
Vision: Need to read memos and literature, preparation of food., safety procedures.
Vision: Needed handle dishes and equipment.
Smell: NA.
Hearing: Needed to hear machine for warning signals.
Touch: Needed to feel to handle dishes.

Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 10-40
Shift: Days and/or afternoons

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 0%
Twist: 10%
Stand: 50%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 10%
Kneel: 4%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 10%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 10%
Reach above shoulders: 20%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Team Lift is encouraged.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 0
Twist: 10
Stand: 240
Crawl: 0
Walk: 48
Kneel: 4
Lift: 46
Drive: 0
Squat: 48
Climb: 0
Bend: 48
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 1 to 10# Normal weight: Continuously
Pushing & pulling 1-50# Normal weight: often
Fine Manipulation: Placing dishes in the rack, washing pots, scrubbing motion, prep work, peeling.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range and Extreme Hot
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average to very loud
Humidity: Normal range to Humid
Atmosphere: Poor ventilation
Special Hazards: Mechanical and electrical: use of all dishwashing machines. Chemical: dishwashing detergents.
Protective Clothing Required: Rubber gloves, rubber apron, protective eyewear, mask.