Culinary Services Aide — Healthcare Dining Support

fhcexternal; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to join our team in a healthcare setting. You will perform cleaning and support duties in the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and high standards of food service.

The role works with the Chef Manager/Culinary Director to prepare and serve meals, arrange dining and trays, and follow federal, state, and facility policies. English proficiency and prior dietary service experience are valued; benefits are included for full-time staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Assist 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 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.
• 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 join our team in a healthcare setting. You will perform cleaning and support duties in the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and high standards of food service.

The role works with the Chef Manager/Culinary Director to prepare and serve meals, arrange dining and trays, and follow federal, state, and facility policies. English proficiency and prior dietary service experience are valued; benefits are included for full-time staff.