Culinary Services Aide — Dining & Meal Prep Support

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

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to support our dietary team in the Alabama facility. You will perform routine tasks, assist cooks with meal preparation, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local standards, with strong emphasis on resident safety.

You will follow cleaning schedules, help in tray assembly and serving, set up dining areas, wash dishes, and participate in training. Knowledge of safety, infection control, and facility policies is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to support our dietary team in the Alabama facility. You will perform routine tasks, assist cooks with meal preparation, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local standards, with strong emphasis on resident safety.

You will follow cleaning schedules, help in tray assembly and serving, set up dining areas, wash dishes, and participate in training. Knowledge of safety, infection control, and facility policies is essential for daily operations.