Culinary Assistant

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Deerfield Plantation, SC

11d•$14 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant enhances the SRI Management experience in Artful Dining for residents, families, and guests, promotes the company’s golden rule, and assists with food preparation and service under general supervision. The role supports a dignified, caring, clean, and safe dining environment for residents and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, less than one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation according to the established menu when needed.
Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
Clean and store dishes using proper 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 requests for assistance from residents and family members.
Communicate in a language each resident can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and practice safe working habits and good body mechanics.
Report safety hazards promptly to a supervisor.
Follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
Work cooperatively with associates and management to complete assignments.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, procedures, and interactions with others.
Comply with attendance and call-off policies.
Attend or participate in training, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings.
Wear clean, appropriate clothing in accordance with the dress code.
Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor.
Follow HIPAA regulations.
Assist with training new dining services employees when needed.
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.