Culinary Assistant/Nutrition Aide PRN

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, a 116-bed community hospital, invites you to join our Food Services team, delivering safe, quality meals to patients, staff and visitors.

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage inventory, and follow infection control guidelines. High school diploma and 1+ year experience in food prep are required; a Food Handlers card is preferred where required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in quality food preparation in healthcare, restaurant, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Food Handlers/Card certification as required by state/local jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves hot and cold meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to menu guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, dining areas, and storage rooms.
• Stocks supplies and rotates inventory to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units and retrieves them after meals.
• Washes dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment by hand or using dishwashing machines.
• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and ensures accuracy of meal delivery based on dietary restrictions.
• Disposes of trash and waste materials according to guidelines.
• Follows infection control and safety protocols, including PPE.
• Assists in special cleaning projects as directed by the Food Services Director or Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service tasks, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and assisting with inventory and stocking. The role ensures adherence to safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines in a healthcare setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves hot and cold meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to menu guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, dining areas, and storage rooms.
• Stocks supplies and rotates inventory to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units and retrieves them after meals.
• Washes dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using dishwashing machines.
• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and ensures accuracy of meal delivery based on dietary restrictions.
• Disposes of trash and waste materials according to established guidelines.
• Follows infection control and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists in special cleaning projects as directed by the Food Services Director or Supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Food Handlers Card or permit if required by the state or local jurisdiction Upon Hire

Experience

• 1+ years experience in quality food preparation setting (i.e.: restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel, etc.) (Required) And
• Prior Experience that demonstrates full understanding of therapeutic diets (Preferred).