Culinary Associate II/Cafeteria - Main Campus - Culinary/Nutrition - Part-Time, 50 hours biweek[...]

Kettering Health Network; Kettering, Town of Orchard Park (OH, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Culinary Associate II to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential food preparation and service tasks across various settings, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating effective communication and customer service skills. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic food preparation and service tasks across various areas.
• Handles food following HACCP principles and applicable food codes.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MyMicros Software

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system comprising 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by providing high-quality care at every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is demonstrated daily through patient care, training future healthcare professionals, and engaging in international outreach.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Culinary Associate II:

Performs basic food preparation and service tasks across retail areas, catering, ingredient room, and/or patient Room Service line. Handles food following HACCP principles and applicable food codes. Uses, cleans, and maintains equipment and work areas safely. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Accurately manages paperwork and processes, including order-taking, food preparation, cash register operations, temperature monitoring, ingredient weighing, Room Service records, tray time documentation, and catering event billing.
• Adheres to proper hand hygiene procedures, including handwashing and glove use when handling ready-to-eat foods.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting and responds effectively to patients and internal/external customers, applying the HEAL principle, describing products, knowing ingredients/allergens, and promoting collaboration.
• Uses equipment safely and performs cleaning and sanitation of coffee brewers, espresso machines, display equipment, grills, fryers, scales, etc.
• Dates and monitors food items, manages temperature control, and follows FIFO storage procedures per FDA guidelines.
• Prepares, assembles, serves, cooks, or bakes food and beverages according to recipes and guidelines.
• Handles cash and manages sales transactions using MyMicros software, maintaining accuracy within ± $2.00, and processes credit and gift card transactions per guidelines.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push and pull wheeled carts.
• Effective communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations and work around heat, steam, and cold equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. Food service or customer service experience preferred.

Hours: 7:30 pm - 12:30 am

Keywords: food, nutrition, meal service, food service, room service, chef, sous chef, culinary, food prep