Culinary Assistant

SR COMPANIES LLC•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant enhances the SRI Management experience in Artful Dining for residents, families, and guests, while demonstrating the company’s Golden Rule core value. Under general supervision, this role assists with food preparation and service, supports residents in the dining room, and maintains clean, safe, and orderly kitchen and dining areas. The position also promotes a dignified, caring atmosphere, responds courteously to requests, follows safety and emergency procedures, and works collaboratively with associates and management.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
High school diploma or GED, or less than one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation according to the established menu when needed.
Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
Wash and store dishes using proper cleaning procedures.
Serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Clean the kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
Perform general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room according to established schedules.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Respond promptly and courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests for assistance.
Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and promptly report safety hazards to a supervisor.
Use good body mechanics and safe working habits.
Follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
Work as a team player with associates and management to accomplish assignments.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward work issues, policies, procedures, residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
Comply with attendance and call-off policies.
Attend or participate in training, in-service meetings, and mandatory meetings.
Wear clean and appropriate clothing in accordance with the dress code policy.
Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor rather than discussing resident care issues.
Follow HIPAA regulations.
Assist in training new dining services employees when necessary.
Take initiative, seek additional information, and offer solutions or suggestions.
Take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned or requested.