Culinary Aide

Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Culinary Aide to join our Nutrition Services team. The role reports to the Director of Nutrition and Food Services and works under supervision, handling tray line service, food preparation, and basic desserts and beverages for residents.

Emphasis on sanitation, portion control, and resident interaction is required. Join our compassionate care team committed to excellent healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Must adhere to sanitation guidelines and CCP policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and various food service equipment.
• Assist with tray line assembly and restorative dining programs.
• Food preparation as assigned.
• Clean the dish machine area and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assist in setting up dietary tray cards and delivering meals to resident areas.
• Maintain communication with residents and families.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation -

Culinary Aide- Full-Time

Wellington Parc Nursing & Rehab is looking for a Culinary Aide to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values...

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position Overview:

The Culinary Aide works in Nutrition Services under direct supervision of Director of Nutrition and Food Services and Lead Culinary Cook; works with different diets and has knowledge of tray line service; has direct resident contact when serving meals; prepares desserts, beverages, nourishment and prepares special activity events, as scheduled. The Dietary Aide must be knowledgeable of quality improvement, infection control and have the ability to work well with people. The Dietary Aide must be knowledgeable about portion control, sanitation procedures, serving techniques and policies and procedures of department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the dish machine and various food service equipment.
• Assist with tray line assembly and restorative dining programs.
• Food preparation as assigned.
• Clean the dish machine area and clean and de-lime dish machine.
• Store clean equipment and utensils.
• Assist in maintaining preparation and service area in 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.
• Must adhere to strict guidelines for serving times.
• Must adhere to sanitation control issues as described in 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.

Qualifications:

• General education.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Join the Wellington Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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