Culinary Services Aide

Forefront Healthcare; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Services Aide in Brewton, AL to support the culinary team and ensure safe, compliant meal service for residents. The role involves food preparation assistance, dining room setup, and adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and participating in mandatory trainings.

Qualifications

• Must follow Federal and State regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils and equipment as assigned by Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Provide assistance to the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow safety codes and Infection Control procedures.
• Know and follow fire and disaster plans and procedures.
• Complete mandatory training and competencies annually.

Skills

Food service

Cleaning

HIPAA compliance

Job description

The Culinary Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring resident/patient safety.

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services Department policies and procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand the facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the job.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director or designee.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Position Type

Full-time

Hourly

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