Kitchen Helper

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Kauai:

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Samuel Mahelona Mem Hosp | Service and Maintenance Workers | Permanent/Part-time

27,204 USD per year

Posted 2 days ago

LOCATION :

SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP | Meals on Wheels

POSITION STATUS : 0.50 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :BU01 | BC02

SALARY RATE: $27,204.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :This is a regional position located in the Meals on Wheels (MOW) department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.

In collaboration with the Nutritional Services department, the MOW department provides essential nutrition and companionship to homebound individuals by delivering freshly prepared meals directly to their residences. This department actively assesses clients' dietary needs, ensuring meals are tailored to specific health requirements. In addition to meal delivery, the program fosters community engagement, playing a vital role in enhancing recipients' quality of life through regular social interactions.

The initiative collaborates with local organizations to promote food security and raise awareness about the importance of nutrition among vulnerable populations.

The Kitchen Helper executes routine manual tasks in the kitchen related to meal preparation and service. Primary duties include cleaning the kitchen and dining areas, washing and sanitizing kitchen utensils and equipment, and performing other assigned responsibilities. This position may require availability on weekends, holidays, and evenings to meet operational requirements and patient care needs.

The position reports to the Cook III (Catering Services Supervisor), position number 59868, or their designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Experience and Training
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None required.

Experience in general kitchen work where food is prepared or any equivalent combination of experience and training, is preferred.

Licensure:Possession of a current State of Hawai’i type #3 motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred.

Knowledge of
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Preparation of raw and processed food to be cooked; methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils; kitchen safety and sanitation requirements; personal hygiene.

Ability to
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Learn quantity cookery; operate kitchen equipment and appliances; measure food servings and serve food; give and receive oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; oversee the work of patients or inmates; tolerate kitchen heat and noises; perform heavy lifting, moving and carrying typical of the class.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF

EXPERIENCE:

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week.

Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek.

Note:

We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil…