Culinary Aide

Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Fitness facility discount

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is hiring a Culinary Aide to assist in patient meal preparation, café service, and catering support. You will ensure meals are prepared and delivered safely, assist with room service trays, and uphold standards for quality and patient satisfaction.

The role involves shifts in a full-time schedule, with mornings and some afternoon/evening hours, and requires adherence to safety and dietary guidelines within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write; basic math for cash handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital food service environment.
• Willingness to follow policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, deliver and assist with patient meals and café services.
• Assist with room service calls and tray assembly.
• Stock and restock café and kitchen areas; maintain cleanliness per schedule.
• Operate cash register and assist with point-of-sale duties as needed.
• Follow food safety regulations and proper labeling of items.

Skills

Reading & writing

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Some high school

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: Culinary Aide

FTE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Schedule: Three (3) morning shifts with varying start/end times between 5:00am and 3:00pm; Two (2) PM shifts 11:15am to 7:45pm

Holiday Rotation: Rotating

Weekend Rotation: Every other

On Call Requirements: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform a variety of tasks related to the preparation, service, delivery and clean-up of patient meals, café, mobile meals, vending, and catering services utilizing established policies, procedures, and standards ensuring food safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sure food for service is attractive, fresh and at a safe temperature.
• Prepare diets as ordered for patients and mobile meals, assisting those in need with menu choices.
• Perform cafeteria duties including cashier, serving, busing tables, cleaning, restocking items, pricing and labeling items.
• Stock café coolers, room service coolers, unit kitchenettes, and other areas as assigned.
• Assist with food and supply ordering, receiving, and inventory as needed.
• Help with food preparation for each day as needed.
• Follow timelines for each job position as scheduled for specific step by step instructions.
• Perform all aspects of preparation, delivery, and service for catered functions and special events.
• Wash dishes and clean-up kitchen and café per cleaning schedule.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Communicate with other departments regarding patient diets.
• Collect garbage and recyclables and take to respective areas.
• Answer patient room service calls, prepare trays, and distribute patient trays. Prepare patient snacks. Interview patients about their likes and dislikes and offer choices within dietary restrictions.
• Follow food safety regulations for receiving, storage, preparation, and distribution of food items. Label all food items according to regulations and department guidelines.
• Develop individual goals each year in coordination with department goals and follow through on both.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Required: Some high school with ability to read and write
• Preferred: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: Operate cash register and make change. Six to Twelve months in similar position.

Licenses and Registrations:

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Certification(s):

• Required: None
• Preferred: ServSafe or equivalent food safety training certification for food safety within past five years

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Competitive health and dental insurance options
• Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
• Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• Free parking at facility

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