Dietary Aide Full-Time

Forefront Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Culinary Services Aide to support our healthcare dining operations in Traverse City, MI. You will assist with meal preparation and service, maintain dining room setup, and help ensure safety and cleanliness in a patient-centered environment.

Join a team focused on high-quality care, infection control, and compliant operations. On-site, full-time roles with opportunities to grow within our culinary services department.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare dietary services preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils and equipment.
• Assist the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and dining room setup.
• Assist with trays, food carts and meal service.
• Wash and store dishes; report supply needs.
• Attend in-service trainings and safety drills.
• Adhere to HIPAA, privacy and safety policies.
• Support infection control and emergency procedures.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

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

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.

Position Type

Full-time

Hourly

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