Culinary Associate II - Culinary/Nutrition

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Associate II at Kettering Health Network supports patient care by preparing, assembling, and serving food per safety standards. Ensures a clean, sanitary dining area and friendly interaction with patients and staff to promote a positive dining experience.

Role requires basic food service skills, adherence to HACCP and PPE guidelines, and effective communication. Experience in food service or customer service is preferred and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months of experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve food in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming dining environment.
• Interact with patients, staff, and visitors to promote a positive dining experience.
• All duties aligned with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Following recipes

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Culinary Associate II supports patient care and operational reliability by preparing, assembling, and serving food in accordance with safety and quality standards. This role ensures a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment while interacting with patients, staff, and visitors to promote a positive dining experience. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Work Experience:

• Six months of experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Skills:

• Basic food preparation and service techniques
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP)
• ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
• effective verbal communication and customer service skills
• ability to follow instructions and standardized recipes
• basic math and cash handling skills
• attention to detail
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Competencies:

• Employee uses PPE per Culinary and Nutrition Care policy
• Employee provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, per KHN standards
• Employee washes hands per KHN policy

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred Work Experience:

• One year of experience in healthcare or institutional food service preferred.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe® Food Handler or equivalent food safety certification within 6 months of hire, if not already held.