Culinary Assistant- Nights

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Newark, Ohio, is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation, customer service, and dishwashing. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of two years of food service experience, and Serve Safe certification. This position involves a substantial amount of physical effort and frequent interactions with customers in the cafeteria. Join a team dedicated to the health and well-being of the community with competitive wages and thoughtful support.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of food service experience required.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and setup of meal service.
• Operates dish room equipment and washes all dishes.
• Assists receiving food items and supplies.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Dish room equipment

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting‑edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life‑saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well‑being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists in the preparation and setup of meal service, serves customers, and assists in the breakdown and cleanup of service areas. Receives, picks up, and/or delivers food items and supplies; stocks shelves and beverage refrigerators; operates dish room equipment; cleans equipment; and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates dish room equipment and responsible for washing and proper organization and storage of ALL dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils. Sweeps and mops floors, freezers and coolers as needed.
• Operates dish room equipment and responsible for washing and proper organization and storage of ALL dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils. Sweeps and mops floors, freezers and coolers as needed.
• Empties trash containers; removes trash to compactor as needed.
• Assists receiving food items and supplies, stocking shelves and beverage refrigerators, picks up and/or delivers food, supplies, and other items. This may involve driving to and from various off‑premises locations.
• Job requires flexibility in order to be able to perform any and all of the above duties.
• Demonstrates respect, courtesy and professionalism to all patients, guests and hospital associates at all times. Demonstrates commitment to service and contributes to creating a positive, caring environment.
• Follows and complies with all mandatory sanitation policies and procedures.
• Greets and positively responds to all customer needs.
• Receives cash payments and makes change as required for all sales of food in cafeteria. Able to operate POS system.
• Assists in cleaning, restocking items, and serving customers.
• Balances cash drawer, prepares cashiers reports, pre‑sets register, and secures change from office safe for the next day.
• Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior, and Service Goals. Requires constant/accurate communication with Director and Supervisors and able communicate customer feed back.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of food service experience required.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• Requires a substantial level of physical effort. Job involves lifting, moving, loading, or unloading materials, pushing heavy objects, and heavy scrubbing.
• Work requires very frequent contact with others. Must be able to provide directions and perform other activities, with a high level of professionalism.
• Follows and complies with all company, departmental, state, federal and local regulations and codes.
• Requires a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record acceptable to the Hospital's liability carrier in order to drive vans or small trucks for the purpose of delivering food and supplies.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors protected by law.

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