Culinary Services Aide

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Culbertson, MT

About The Position

Now Hiring: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN (As Needed) Culinary Services Aides Forefront is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our culinary team supporting a critical access hospital in the heart of Culbertson, MT. Whether you're just starting out or looking to continue your career in culinary services, we'd love to hear from you! Summary/Objective: The Culinary Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring resident safety.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.
Customer Service Oriented.
Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.
Sanitation and Safety Practices.
Thoroughness.
Time Management.

Nice To Haves

Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
Ability to read, understand diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area.
The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services Department policies and procedures.
Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
Wash and store dishes.
Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
Attend in-service educational programs.
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
Understand the facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to job.
Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director or designee.