Culinary Services Aide: Prep, Serve & Care

Forefront; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to perform designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local standards.

You will assist in meal preparation and service, set up dining areas, wash dishes, and help receive and store food and supplies while following established policies and infection control procedures. Training and compliance with safety plans are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety, health, and sanitation standards in a food service setting.
• Ability to follow written policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Willingness to attend in-service training and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Provide assistance to the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal/State regulations and Culinary Services policies.
• 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.
• Report supply and equipment needs per established procedures.
• Receive and store food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow safety codes and infection control procedures.
• Know and follow facility rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other department duties as directed by Chef Manager/Culinary Director or designee.
• Act in conformance with HR, Code of Ethics, Health & Safety, Compliance, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA.
• Attend department meetings as required.
• Demonstrate accountability for personal/professional growth and required certifications/licenses.
• Complete mandatory training and competencies annually.

Job description

Forefront in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to perform designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local standards.

You will assist in meal preparation and service, set up dining areas, wash dishes, and help receive and store food and supplies while following established policies and infection control procedures. Training and compliance with safety plans are required.