Part-Time Dietary Aide

Forefront; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to support the culinary department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. You will assist cooks, set up dining areas, serve residents, and maintain sanitation and safety practices.

The role emphasizes following policy procedures, participating in training, and contributing to a safe, clean dining environment for residents. This position is based at our facility in Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines in the culinary department.
• Assist the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading carts, and serving meals.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Report supply and equipment needs as required.
• Attend in-service educational programs.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Safety & sanitation

Job description

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.