Culinary Aide

About the Role

The Culinary Aide works in Nutrition Services under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutrition and Food Services and Lead Culinary Cook. This role involves working with different diets, tray line service, and direct resident contact when serving meals. The Culinary Aide prepares desserts, beverages, nourishment, and assists with special activity events as scheduled. Knowledge of quality improvement, infection control, portion control, sanitation procedures, serving techniques, and department policies and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and various food service equipment.
• Assist with tray line assembly and restorative dining programs.
• Prepare food as assigned.
• Clean the dish machine area and de-lime the dish machine.
• Store clean equipment and utensils.
• Assist in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition.
• Assist in putting away stock.
• Set up dietary tray cards.
• Deliver food carts to resident meal service location areas.
• Empty garbage in dumpster and sanitize garbage cans.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and community staff.
• Adhere to strict guidelines for serving times.
• Follow sanitation control issues as described in the policy and procedure manual (CCP - Critical Control Point).
• Set up dish machine area, check temperatures, and check soap dispensing levels.
• Scrape, pre-wash, and stack soiled dishes.

Requirements

• General education.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund