Storeroom Clerk

Department:

11903 Advocate South Suburban Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Must be available to work every weekend and all holidays, with flexibility to work varied shifts ranging from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities: Ensure food is ordered, received ,stored in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures. 1)Ability to receive perishable and non-perishable products, check deliveries against invoice, specifications and order sheets to ensure proper quantities and quality are received. Any differences in the order and shipment or rejections are reported to Department Manager. 2)Ability to handle meat, fish and other frozen food products for defrosting in the proper cooler according to required time for each category to thaw. 3)Ability to store products in proper storage areas, rotating and dating stock with each shipment and dispensing products according department receiving and food safety/sanitation procedures. 4)Ability to assist in physical inventory of all items and utilization of leftovers and/or excesses. 5)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. Adheres to department safety, sanitation , service/communication standards 1)Practices safety and sanitation techinques that meet department standards.Uses correct body mechanics in the performance of duties. 2)Utilizes chemicals according to department and manufacturer guidelines. Practing a "clean as you go" in day to day task assignments. 3)Demonstrates accuracy and clarity in both verbal and written communications. 4)Demonstrates sound decision-making; takes responsibility for decisions. Ability to be self-directed. 5)Attendance at meetings, inservices and training sessions. Completes CBT, flu shot and other hospital requirements as required. 6)Follows hospital and department dress code standards. 7)Additonal or other duties may be assigned based on daily needs of the department( ie trayline, dishroom ..) Ensure that equipment and storage facilities are maintained according to regulatory standards and department policies and procedures. 1)Ability to clean storeroom area, including walk-in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, designated equipment and other areas as assigned in accordance with established department procedures, using proper cleaning detergents/solutions as required. Ensure all food items and janitorial supplies are properly distributed to customers 1)Ability to fill requisitions for supplies and nourishments at regularly scheduled pick-up times for ancillary departments. Education/Experience Required: - H.S. education or equivalent is preferred. - 6 months - 1 year related experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: - Ability to communicate and be understood. - Ability to interpret customers requests and accurately fill these requests. - Ability to read English. Not Applicable Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Ability to lift and carry 10 - 90 lbs. - Ability to tolerate frequent temperature changes due to walk-in freezers/refrigerators. - Ability to be exposed to water/cleaning supplies for sanitation purposes. - Ability to walk and stand continuously. - Ability to transport items to various areas of the department and hospital. - Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and time constraints. - Ability to work as part of a team. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.