Traveling Culinary Specialist

Eastern Healthcare Group; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group seeks a dietary services associate to travel between affiliated facilities, preparing and serving meals per menus while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. You will participate in staff education and contribute to process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Travel between multiple facilities to provide dietary support and ensure continuity of food service operations.
• Prepare and cook resident meals according to menus and safety standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and portion control.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility requirements.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to enhance resident experience and workflows.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

Travel to multiple affiliated facilities as assigned to provide dietary support, maintain continuity of food service operations, and ensure compliance with facility policies, dietary standards, and sanitation regulations.

Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
• Must be willing and able to travel between multiple company facilities as needed to meet operational and staffing needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity:
  • Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
  • Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.
  • Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time

(including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.

About Eastern Healthcare Group

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.