**Location:** Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin St

Houston, TX 77030

**Category:** Support Services

**Job Type:** Full-Time

**Posted Date:** Dec. 7, 2021

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dishroom and patient tray line during meal service times, as assigned. This position performs duties related to dishwashing and sanitation of equipment, patient tray components and pot washing, as assigned. This position communicates with peers and management regarding identified hazards in the work place, following correct procedures in cleaning of equipment and sanitation of work areas, along with special cleaning as assigned. This position must be able to adapt to fast-paced environment, follows all departmental policies and procedures and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances. The Steward position may be asked to assist in other food and nutrition service areas, as needed.

**Requirements:**

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

- Responds positively to requests for assistance from customers, employees and visitors, using clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution. Responds to customer satisfaction, both urgent and routine requests, within established guidelines of the department. Escalates customers complaints to Supervisor/Manager. (EF)

- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution. (EF)

- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. (EF)

SERVICE - 35%

- Works various stations during the dishwashing operation (unloads food trucks, sorts, rinses, racks the tray components, loads and unloads the dish machine). Transports clean tray components to the designated areas throughout the central kitchen. (EF)

- Washes and sanitizes the equipment, floor and walls in the dishroom and adjoining areas in the kitchen. Transports trash, garbage, cardboard and supplies to assigned areas. (EF)

- Works in the pot room washing pots as assigned, both manually and by machine, in accordance with established procedures. (EF)

- Serves patient trays efficiently, accurately and neatly. Follows proper procedure in loading and transporting of food trucks. Transports food carts and supplies to and from the kitchen. (EF)

- Assembles trays for patients on the Patient Tray line as needed. Plates established portions of foods as indicated on the patients menu. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%

- Follows correct procedures in cleaning of equipment and sanitation throughout the kitchen. Cleans carts, equipment, walls, sweeps and mops floors and does special cleaning as assigned. (EF)

- Complies with standards of all regulatory agencies such as local Health Department, Texas Department of Health, federal and state regulatory agencies, Hospital Quality Management committee and safety regulations. (EF)

- Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

- Practices good cost control through the proper supplies and equipment. (EF)

- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%

- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises

**Qualifications:**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o One year experience in food service or housekeeping preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

o Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

o Working knowledge of Serve Safe guidelines and Health department standards

o Knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principles

o Demonstrates active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire Yes/No

Uniform Yes

Scrubs No

Business professional No

Other (dept approved) Yes

On-Call* No

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above.

Travel**

May require travel within No

Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside No

of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: Transports food carts for meal service through corridors and elevators to food prep area_

**Company Profile:**

Based in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital is delivering on a mission started in 1919, which continues today bringing quality, integrity, compassion and innovation into everything we do. As the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Hospital is a nationally recognized medical center with a history of health care innovation. Houston Methodist Hospital was awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence for a fourth consecutive time by the ANCC. In addition, Houston Methodist Hospital was recently named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the countrys top 20 hospitals and was also ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the fifth consecutive year.