Part-time Dietary Aide

Forefront Healthcare; Danville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment in our healthcare setting. The role supports meal prep, service, and dining room setup for residents, with an emphasis on safety and quality of care.

The position runs from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, offering a meaningful, flexible schedule. Candidates should be able to read, write, and speak English, with preferred ServeSafe and prior institutional dietary service experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department.
• Assist in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal, State and Facility policies and procedures.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and sanitation standards.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Handle dishes, supplies, and storage appropriately.
• Attend in-service trainings and safety procedures.
• Follow infection control and HIPAA-related guidelines.
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing certification requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

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 are looking for flexible work and a meaningful role, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values respect, teamwork, and reliability
• Flexible Scheduling: Schedules designed to support work-life balance
• Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact in a healthcare environment every day

Shift: 3:30 pm- 7:30 pm

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.

Qualifications

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