Culinary and Nutritional Service Associate

Ohio Living • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

The Culinary and Nutritional Service Associate I or II assists with culinary functions in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The role helps provide quality nutritional services each day and maintain culinary services in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

The associate performs daily food preparation and service tasks to provide residents with palatable, appealing meals and an exceptional dining experience. Duties also include maintaining work areas and equipment, assisting with special events, supporting quality and infection-control practices, responding to residents and staff, and keeping accurate records.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Able to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience is a plus, but is not required; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day culinary functions and serve appealing meals and snacks to residents.
• Assist with meal service, deliver food carts and trays to designated areas, and work in serveries.
• Serve food according to established portion-control procedures.
• Maintain culinary work areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition; complete cleaning duties as directed.
• Assist with planning and preparation for special events and participate in their execution.
• Distribute, collect, and count menus as necessary.
• Follow established quality assurance, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.
• Share observations and insights that may improve departmental quality and efficiency.
• Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
• Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff, and help residents and visitors feel welcome and comfortable.
• Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED