USW Bidding Period: 07/11-07/16 Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. As a Dietary Porter at Akron General, you will be responsible for cleaning, pot and dishwashing, and a variety of other sanitary duties within the dietary department. The caregiver in this role will also perform requisitioning, receiving, storage, inventory, and distribution of food and food service supplies. The ideal future caregiver is someone who: + Has at least three months of similar work experience. + It is neat and organized. + Demonstrates a strong work ethic. + Thrives working both independently and as part of a team. Cleveland Clinic will support you as you enhance your skills by offering tuition reimbursement and opportunities for growth. 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:** + Keep work area neat and organized. Completes work assignments within specified times frames. Cleans work areas and equipment (utilizing proper sanitation procedures) including refrigeration, hoods, ovens, fryer + and ranges. Practices cl ean-as-you-go policy. Sweeps and mops floors. Removes trash and washes pots/pans. + Operates dishmachine, assembles/disassembles and cleans it. Ensures proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper operation. Scrapes food from dishes and washes dishes/utensils. + Transports clean and dried wares, supplies, food/beverage items, prepared meals, and patient food carts. Assists Lead Porter or other staff in lifting or transport of heavy or difficult items. Transports use hot grease to holding barrels. + Reports any equipment, personnel, safety, order, supply, assignment, recipe or quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor. + Operates garbage disposal, cart elevator (when necessary), trash compactor, grease filter machine, + Wet Vac (with Ground Fault Indicator) and dishmachine. + Prepares items for unit orders and stocks supplies for unit/office as required. Fills orders from inventory with proper documentation for charging given to Bookkeeper. Adheres to order amounts and standard stock levels. Monitors for and returns outdated products to Manager for disposition. + Filters grease, loads trays into patient carts, maintains ice in Cafeteria ice dispensers, fills chemical dispensers throughout department. Keeps floors dry and free of litter or debris. + Follows safety rules, regulations, procedures; utilizes provided safety equipment. Follows + directio ns/procedures on use of chemicals. Reports any accident immediately to the supervisor. + Performs other similar or less skilled duties. + Other duties as assigned **Education:** + Completion of at least eighth grade. + Ability to communicate effectively follow written and/or oral instructions as demonstrated by a grammar school education or the equivalent; ability to use care and attention in the use of equipment. **Certifications:** + None required **Complexity of Work:** + Aptitude and ability for Food Service and sanitation work. + Ability to read write and follow written and oral instructions. + Ability to communicate with fellow workers and supervisor. + Willingness to perform repetitious tasks on a continuous basis. + Ability to tolerate hands and arms frequently immersed in water and dishwashing compounds. + Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with other employees of the Department and other Departments. + Practices Team Care. + Is courteous to customers and visitors. + Maintains confidentiality in patient matters. **Work Experience:** + Understanding of orders/invoices knowledge of mathematics to ensure extensions of invoices and supply levels are correct. + Three months experience in same type of work of similar nature. **Physical Requirements:** + Ability to work rapidly to meet time deadlines performs work requiring continuous standing and lifting of materials (50 - 60 pounds) with high requirements for good eyesight and good arm and hand dexterity. + Good eye/hand coordination essential. + Ability to work most of the day while standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, carrying, climbing and pushing; a willingness to do Lead Porter work when required. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities