Culinary Ambassador

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Consolation, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Culinary Ambassador to support the dietary team in delivering excellent food service to residents and patients.

You will follow dietary orders, engage with patients professionally, perform routine kitchen tasks, and maintain sanitation across work areas. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards in a care setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience preferred; job training will be provided.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to measure and mix cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Good motor skills and manual dexterity for preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning work area.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to accommodate changes due to cultural change implementations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow dietary extensions, orders, restrictions, and food consistencies per tray cards and work assignments.
• Engage with patients and residents in a respectful and professional manner.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Perform cleaning procedures and keep area and equipment in sanitary condition.

Skills

Food service experience

Motor skills

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Respectful communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality‑driven care. We offer Long Term, Post‑Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Located on the beautiful Great South Bay, our 345‑bed nursing and rehabilitative care center is staffed by nurses, physicians, and support personnel devoted to patient‑driven health care in an environment of compassion for patients, their families, and the community. Our focus is to create a culture of healing and safety while upholding our religious mission.

Job Details

The primary responsibility of the Culinary Ambassador is to be a collaborative member of the dietary team whose mutual goal is to provide excellent food service delivery to residents and patients.

• Understand and follow dietary extensions, orders, restrictions, and food consistencies per tray cards and work assignments.
• Engage with patients and residents in a respectful and professional manner.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Perform cleaning procedures and keep area and equipment in sanitary condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience preferred; job training will be provided.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to measure and mix cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Good motor skills and manual dexterity for preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning work area.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to accommodate changes due to cultural change implementations.

Salary Range

USD $19.85 - $22.00 per hour.

The rate for this position is $19.85-$22.00 per hour. This range serves as a good‑faith estimate and will vary based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay, we offer generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.