Culinary Associate Revere 17.5 hours
About The Position
The Culinary Associate performs a variety of food-service tasks using established departmental methods and procedures, as directed by the Operations Supervisor. The position may be assigned to a country kitchen or household, or to the main kitchen pod or pantry. The associate follows clinical nutrition guidelines and Kosher regulations, prepares and serves food according to menus, recipes, portion standards, and patient diet orders, and contributes to a safe, welcoming dining experience. The role also includes food handling and storage, sanitation, temperature monitoring, inventory or supply tasks, equipment use, and communication with colleagues and leadership about production, quality, safety, and operational concerns. The Culinary Associate works respectfully with patients, families, staff, and teammates; maintains patient confidentiality; and supports the department’s mission through customer service, professionalism, problem-solving, and participation in quality improvement. Depending on assignment, the associate may operate a decentralized dining room and perform kitchen cleanup and inventory duties, or deliver nourishments to nursing floors and restock dessert refrigerators.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Food Handler Certification, to be obtained within six months of hire.
- Knowledge and experience with cooking, salad preparation, sandwich making, sanitation, and food storage methods and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and push and/or pull food carts.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and prolonged standing are required.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in a quality food-service operation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow clinical nutrition guidelines and all applicable Kosher regulations.
- Plate and serve food according to established recipes, menus, portion-control standards, patient diet orders, nutritional guidelines, and food preferences.
- Handle food properly and maintain food at appropriate temperatures for safe and attractive presentation.
- Cover, label, and date food stored in refrigerators and freezers.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain work areas, storage areas, utensils, and equipment according to applicable state, federal, and Kosher requirements.
- Maintain the temperature log system and follow up with appropriate staff when results fall outside established boundaries.
- Communicate production needs, waste, food quality, and food experience to the Jr. Sous Chef or Operations Supervisor.
- Communicate issues and concerns to leadership, offer suggestions and solutions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Report missing or defective equipment to a supervisor or manager.
- Attend meetings as assigned and serve as a resource or mentor to team members, new employees, and students when applicable.
- Follow safety and infection-control procedures, identify and report basic safety issues, and use equipment according to training and organizational policy.
- Wear slip-resistant shoes, a clean uniform, and an approved facility ID badge.
- Stay updated on departmental and organizational processes and policies, and perform additional related duties as directed.
- For country kitchen or household assignments, operate the decentralized dining room to provide patients and guests with a positive dining experience.
- For country kitchen or household assignments, ensure patients’ diet orders are available to PCAs at mealtime.
- For country kitchen or household assignments, break down the dining room, run dirty plates and utensils through the dish machine, clean cooking equipment, and clean and store dishes and tableware.
- For country kitchen or household assignments, transport food and non-food items as directed and take food and supply inventory and provide par stock orders as directed.
- For main kitchen pod or pantry assignments, deliver nourishments to nursing floors using established pars and restock dessert refrigerators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
