Culinary Services Aide: Dining & Safety Champion

fhcexternal; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to support the culinary team in daily meal preparation, service, and tray assembly for residents. You will adhere to federal, state, and facility policies while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role includes assisting cooks, setting up dining areas, washing dishes, and following infection control practices. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred and ServeSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines with 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.
• Set up the dining room and serve 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 the culinary team in daily meal preparation, service, and tray assembly for residents. You will adhere to federal, state, and facility policies while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role includes assisting cooks, setting up dining areas, washing dishes, and following infection control practices. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred and ServeSafe certification is a plus.