Culinary Services Aide-CULAIDE

Forefront; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe healthcare environment. The Culinary Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department, following policies to assure resident safety and quality service.

This full-time, on-site role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), and more. You will support the cook, arrange trays, and serve meals while adhering to safety and infection control procedures,

Qualifications

• Performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department following applicable standards.
• Ensures resident/patient safety by adhering to policies and procedures.
• Participates in ongoing staff training and educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined cleaning routines and use dietary utensils and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Assist the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and department policies.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain sanitation standards.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Set up dining areas and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes; report supply needs.
• Attend in-service training and comply with safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Hourly Rate: $14.00

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.