Culinary Aide PRN

Denton Village by PureHealth; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Rewards and Recognition - CareHeroes

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Job summary

Denton Village by PureHealth is seeking a Culinary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in our skilled nursing facility. You will work under dietary staff supervision to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

Responsibilities include following dietary plans, meeting special dietary needs, serving meals with care, and collaborating with the dietary team to ensure resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a culinary role.
• Basic computer and Microsoft applications skills; ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation of salads, vegetables, desserts and other items.
• Serve meals to residents in a timely, courteous manner; ensure proper temperatures and presentation.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
• Communicate dietary needs and preferences with residents and dietary staff.
• Collaborate with kitchen and dietary team to ensure smooth meal prep and service.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Customer service

Meal service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Join our team and grow with us!

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