Food Services Assistant Mon. - Wed. 7A-7P & every other Sun

Cumberland Heights Foundation • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant helps Cumberland Heights provide high-quality, cost-effective care to people and families affected by chemical dependency. The role assists the Director and Chef with food preparation and maintains the kitchen and dining room in a clean, orderly, and safe condition in compliance with local and state health department requirements. The position also supports a welcoming, safe, and healing environment for patients and families, maintains confidentiality, responds productively to change, and performs other duties as assigned.

The stated schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and every other Sunday. Shifts may vary or be extended and may include weekends; staying overnight during inclement weather may be required as part of critical staffing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or one year of food-service-related experience or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with cutlery and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to interact collaboratively and courteously with coworkers and provide guidance, instruction, and training.
• If recovering, one year of verifiable abstinence is required; active participation in an appropriate Twelve Step program is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and/or push or pull up to 100 pounds multiple times a day.
• Ability to move around campus on uneven, rural terrain and run or climb stairs rapidly.
• Ability to use manual dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual discrimination, hearing, and concentration constantly.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and use fine and gross motor skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Metro Health Department food handlers safety and sanitation course is preferred.
• Active participation in an appropriate Twelve Step program is preferred for recovering applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Chef with daily meal preparation.
• Prepare the salad bar daily and maintain its freshness and appearance.
• Keep dishes, silverware, and serving pieces clean and properly placed for meals.
• Clean and maintain beverage bars and machines, including juice, coffee, and tea stations.
• Set up condiments for lunch and dinner service on the hot and cold lines.
• Clean floors, vacuum dining room carpet, and maintain dining room orderliness.
• Maintain coffee stations in the lobby, waiting area, and First Step area.
• Run hot and cold food during meal times.
• Fill and clean condiment stations and table condiments.
• Perform dish room duties.
• Clean and organize kitchen workstations and equipment.
• Prepare the deli bar for Sunday dinner service and maintain the dessert bar.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, kitchen equipment, and utensils, and store them properly.
• Remove trash, clean trash cans, and break down cardboard boxes for disposal.
• Keep kitchen and serving-area floors clean and dry.
• Keep stoves, ovens, and other kitchen equipment clean and orderly.
• Clean kitchen and break-room windows, walls, and doors.
• Wash kitchen mats nightly.
• Clean the back dock and dumpster pad and keep dumpster doors closed.
• Mop the kitchen, serving areas, cooler, stockroom, and bathroom each night.
• Clean hood air filters weekly.
• Maintain the milk dispenser, including cleaning and stocking it.
• Comply with local and state requirements for sanitation and safe food handling and storage.
• Recommend ways to improve service quality and delivery.
• Make change and accept meal payments.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Interact collaboratively and courteously with coworkers, including providing guidance, instruction, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of the month following 28 days of employment.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account.
• 401(k) with company match; eligibility after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment, with up to 20 days in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED