Culinary Assistant

About the role

The Culinary Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Culinary Operations policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Provide Platinum Service® to each resident, guest and staff member.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and the established policies and procedures.
• Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties.
• Set up meal trays, food carts and the dining room, as instructed.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Set up and prepare food for the upcoming meal.
• Set up the menu for the upcoming meal.
• Assist with bussing tables during and after meals.
• Check meal trays for accuracy before distribution.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Assist with the set up and refill of catering and/or buffet functions.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in food preparation as requested.
• Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
• Assist with cleaning the dining area and the backroom kitchen area as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Food service and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.
• Physical Requirements: frequently lift/carry 30 lbs., occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs.; frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs., occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs.; bending/twisting/stooping; reaching at or below the shoulder; frequently standing or walking.
• Cognitive Requirements: executes tasks independently; ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• Environmental Requirements: may be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer; potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
• Platinum Service®: characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way; employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents by following the principles of the Platinum Service® program.