KITCHEN HELPER

OAHU REGION
HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET

DATE POSTED: AUGUST 17, 2021 (Revised)
RECRUITMENT NO: OR 08-21
JOB TITLE/TYPE(s): KITCHEN HELPER (Casual Hire, 89 day appt, No Benefits, Full-time)
JOB LOCATION: MALUHIA, KALIHI/KAPALAMA/PALAMA, HONOLULU, OAHU*
SALARY: $21.29 per hour (BC-02)

Casual appointments may be extended or converted to temporary with benefits as deemed
necessary by management.

DUTIES: This position is located in the Food and Nutrition Services (Dietary) section of Maluhia. The
incumbent is responsible for performing routine work in the cafeteria such as serving of meals, cleaning
and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment, washing dishes, pots and pans; janitorial duties and
delivering tray carts to patient’s units. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• The incumbent of this position may also provide services at Leahi Hospital.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Education: None required. Prefer high school graduate with good oral and written comprehension of
the English language. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements, quantity food production,
and operations of food service equipment is desirable.

Experience and Training: None required. Prefer at least 1 year of quantity food production and food
service experience in a school, institutional kitchen or food service establishment.

Knowledge of: 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: 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; tolerate kitchen heat and noises; perform heavy lifting, moving and carrying typical of the
class.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

LEAHI HOSPITAL ? 3675 KILAUEA AVE ? HONOLULU ? HAWAII ? 96816 ? PHONE: +91-XXXXXXXXXX ? FAX: (808) 733-7914

MALUHIA ? 1027 HALA DRIVE ? HONOLULU ? HAWAII ? 96817 ? PHONE: (808) 832-5874 ? FAX: (808) 832-2309

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: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education,

experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only

those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active

for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of

appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems

Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other

substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties

of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are

encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-

case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a

determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully

passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as,

but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening,

shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health

Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to

be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by

presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any

associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all

applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required

checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (e.g.); Human Resources Office,

3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. You can call (808) 733-8067, (Voice/TT), Toll Free (800) 845-6733, e-mail:

oahujobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at www.hhsc.org. Application hours are: 8:00am to 3:30pm at which time applicants are

able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office. Only applicants that

have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with a hiring

manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications.

Applications for announcements with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are

vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the

Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative

Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your

sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1.

The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or

rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your

request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review

is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The

administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or

rescind a selection.

If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you

can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE EMPLOYMENT OFFICER, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS

CORPORATION AT (808) 733-7909 (TTD) TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.

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