Institutional Services Assistant/Kitchen Helper (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)

Institutional Services Assistant/Kitchen Helper

The Institutional Services Assistant/Kitchen Helper, in conjunction with other assistants and under the direction of a supervisor, cleans dishes, the kitchen area, food preparation equipment, and utensils. The Institutional Services Assistant also removes trash while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Responsibilities:

• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using a dishwasher or manually then places the equipment in designated storage areas.
• Maintains kitchen work areas, floors, equipment, or utensils.
• Uses and stores chemical and cleaning supplies.
• Sorts and removes trash, placing it in designated pickup areas and clean/line garbage containers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand: Continuously
• Sit: Never
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 26 - 50 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 26 - 50 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Continuously
• Talk: Occasionally
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Occasionally
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Loud
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Heavy machinery, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.