Male Hospital Attendant (HSC/HS 1) - Dietetics Dept.

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, and St. Elizabeth, is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the following temporary position at the May Pen Hospital: MALE HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1) Dietetics Dept. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dietitian, the Hospital Attendant will perform routine work involving heavy-duty cleaning of kitchen, production, and soiled areas. This role requires adherence to cleaning schedules, organizing food and other items in the storeroom, and performing other general domestic duties. 💰Basic Salary: $990,843 - $1,177,801 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Assists with the removal of large pots from the fire.
• • Cleans and sanitizes kitchen floor areas and equipment.
• • Removes kitchen waste from waste containers and disposes of them properly.
• • Assists supervisors in receiving food items from main stores into day stores, and the removal of perishable and non-perishable items from stores into the production areas.
• • Responsible for bringing food trolleys to wards and retrieving them from the washing area of the department.
• • Sweeps and mops floors as soon as each meal leaves the department.
• • Collects cleaning supplies from general stores.
• • Cleans and maintains cooking equipment like range cookers, pots, and food mixers.
• • Cobwebs, cleans, and wipes tiles in the department.
• • Washes food trolleys.
• • Deep cleans walk-in chillers and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards.
• • Thorough cleaning of stoves, deep freezer, Bain Marie, and other large food service equipment.
• • Performs related work as required.

Required Skills

• • Physical Fitness.
• • Ability to work effectively in a team.
• • Ability to respect patient confidentiality.
• • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• • Good time management skills.

Qualifications

• • Completion of secondary education.
• • HEART/NSTA Level 1 certificate in Commercial Food Preparation or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• • Participation in an In-Service Training Programme.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Must possess a valid food handler permit.
  • • Normal hospital environment, working in a Dietary Department.
  • • Required to work on a shift basis; may be required to work overtime.
  • • Excessive standing and high-temperature environment associated with regular duties.
  • • Ability to lift weights of 100 pounds (45 kilograms) at a time.

**PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. KINDLY INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Friday June 13, 2025 to: The Senior Human Resource Officer May Pen Hospital Muirhead Avenue, May Pen P.O, Clarendon 📧 Email: jobs.mphhr@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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