Full-time Culinary Attendant

142013 Westminster Village•Bloomington, IL

About The Position

The Culinary Attendant primarily functions as a dishwasher and helps maintain clean kitchen work areas and sanitary dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and other equipment. The role also supports food preparation and service for residents, special events, team members, and guests. This is a full-time position with shifts of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., working every other weekend and some holidays. The hourly wage range is $15.45–$17.45, with an annual increase to the wage scale.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assemble and serve food and supplements for residents, special events, team members, and guests.
Prepare simple food items.
Portion and set up individual food servings consistently with census and standardized recipes.
Follow proper food handling practices and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations.
Take menu orders and serve diners efficiently and courteously.
Check outgoing plates for menu conformity and neatness.
Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen, pantries, and dining areas.
Wash dishes and maintain sanitary conditions for dishes, flatware, pots, pans, and serving utensils.
Clean counters, food preparation areas, serving carts, and dining tables.
Follow sanitary and safety precautions, including familiarity with firefighting equipment, alarms, and disaster procedures.
Work cooperatively with team members to meet residents’ service needs.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members with patience, understanding, and tact.
Attend required educational meetings and training sessions.
Assist cooks and perform Dishwasher duties as needed.
Set up guest tables and special-event settings.
Maintain required meal records and accurately complete guest meal slips.
Bus and clean dining-room tables after each meal.
Perform other duties as assigned.