Culinary Assistant

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•New Port Richey, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant supports the Artful Dining experience for residents, families, and guests at Sunflower Springs at Trinity. Under general supervision, the role assists with food preparation and service, dishwashing, and the cleaning and upkeep of kitchen and dining areas. The employee is expected to promote the organization’s golden-rule value and help maintain a dignified, caring, safe, and orderly environment for residents and visitors.

Requirements

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 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.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation according to the established menu as 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.
Clean the kitchen, food-service equipment, and food-storage areas daily.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
Perform scheduled general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room.
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 in a language each resident can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and promptly report safety hazards to a supervisor.
Use safe body mechanics and work habits and follow established emergency policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with associates and management to complete assignments.
Maintain positive and respectful interactions regarding work issues, policies, procedures, and people.
Comply with attendance and call-off policies and attend required training, in-service, 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 and avoid discussing resident care with them.
Follow HIPAA regulations.
Assist with training new dining-services employees when necessary.
Take initiative, seek information, offer suggestions, and undertake special projects or other reasonable assigned duties.