Culinary Aide

Yourpurehealth; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Job summary

PureHealth is hiring a Culinary Aide for a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will assist in food preparation, service, and ensuring safety standards while supporting the kitchen team to provide nutritious meals to residents.

You will follow dietary plans, maintain clean dining and kitchen areas, and collaborate with dietary staff and residents to ensure timely, appetizing meals. Weekend and holiday shifts are required in a 24/7 post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Comfort with basic math and weights/measures.
• Proven reliability and ability to follow dietary instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food items including salads, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items as directed.
• Serve meals to residents in a timely and courteous manner.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents regarding meal preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Collaborate with kitchen and dietary staff to maintain cleanliness and organization.

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At PureHealth, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• 401k Plan
• Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Career Growth

The Culinary Aide in a Skilled Nursing Facility is responsible for assisting in the preparation, service, and delivery of meals to residents, ensuring that all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. The Culinary Aide works under the supervision of the dietary staff and supports the kitchen team in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. This role directly contributes to the overall satisfaction of residents by providing nutritious and appetizing meals in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation Support:
  • Assist in the preparation of food items including salads, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items as directed.
  • Follow dietary instructions and resident meal preferences, ensuring special dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, gluten-free) are met.
  • Portion, assemble, and prepare food for meal service based on established dietary plans.
• Meal Service:
  • Serve meals to residents in a timely and courteous manner.
  • Ensure that meals are presented attractively and served at the proper temperature.
  • Set up, clear, and clean dining areas before, during, and after meal services.
• Food Safety & Sanitation:
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, following all health and safety codes.
  • Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas, including dishwashing and garbage disposal.
• Resident Interaction:
  • Communicate effectively with residents, ensuring meal preferences, needs, and dietary restrictions are understood and respected.
  • Report any changes in a resident's dietary needs or health status to the dietary supervisor or nursing staff.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work with other kitchen staff and dietary team members to ensure the smooth flow of meal preparation and service.
  • Assist with inventory and stock rotation, ensuring all supplies are properly labeled and stored.

PureHealthCulture

PureHealthisahighperformanceenvironmentpropelledbycollaborationthroughourTeamsofExcellence(T.O.E.)Program.Theexpectationforeachteammemberistoengageinourcomplexanddynamicorganizationbyaddingvalueandsupporttofellowteammembers.

WorkEnvironment

Thisjoboperatesinapost-acutesetting.Thisrolerequiresregularwalkingtovariouslocationsaroundthefacility.Thisrolealsoroutinelycomesintocontactwithpatientswhomayhavecontagiousillnesses.Teammemberisexpectedtoadheretofacility’sno-smokingpolicy.

PhysicalDemands

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtotalkandhear.Thispositionisveryactiveandrequiresstanding,walking,bending,kneeling,andstoopingallday.Theemployeemustfrequentlyliftand/ormoveitemsover60pounds.

PositionTypeandExpectedHoursofWork

Thisisapositioninapost-acutesettingthatisopen24hoursaday,365daysayear.Weekendandholidayshiftswillberequired.

OtherDuties

Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,dutiesorresponsibilitiesthatarerequiredoftheemployeeforthisjob.Duties,responsibilitiesandactivitiesmaychangeatanytimewithorwithoutnotice.

HIPAA

TeammembersarerequiredtoadheretopoliciesandproceduresimplementingHIPAArequirementsfortheprivacyandsecurityofprotectedhealthinformation.Teammemberarepermittedtouseand/ordiscloseonlyminimumamountofProtectedHealthInformationnecessarytocompleteassignedtasks.Reportsallsuspectedviolationofcompany’sHIPAApoliciesorprocedurestofacilityCEO.

Knowledge,SkillsandAbilities

• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithinternalandexternalcustomersatalllevelsoftheorganization
• BasiccomputerandMicrosoftApplicationskills.Musthaveanabilitytolearnnewsystems
• Abilitytoworkwithaculturallydiversepopulation
• Musthavepositivecommunicationskillsanddemonstratedadequatematurityandpatience
• ProficientintheEnglishlanguage.Goodcommunication(verbalandwritten),customerserviceandinterpersonalskills.
• Musthavegoodorganizationalskillswithattentiontodetail
• Mustbeabletosuccessfullyprioritizeworkload,demonstrateinitiative,andanalyzesituationstomakesounddecisions
• Mustshowinitiativeandtakeactiononobservedneeds
• Self-directingwiththeabilitytoworkwithminimaldirectsupervision
• Knowledgeableofkitchenequipment,goodknifeskills,andpossessafulltoolkit
• Knowledgeableofweightsandmeasures,aswellasbasicmathapplications
• Mustbeabletoassist,trainanddirectculinaryinternsandprepcooksindailytasks

RequiredEducation/Experience

• HighSchoolDiplomaorEquivalent

• Aminimumofone(1)yearexperienceinaculinaryrole