Culinary Assistant, Full Time Days at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Palestine, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Meal Serving, Sanitation, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Stocking, Dishwashing, Following Instructions, Teamwork, Communication, Lifting, Standing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service tasks, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and assisting with inventory and stocking. The role ensures adherence to safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines in a healthcare setting. Essential Functions Prepares and serves hot and cold meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to menu guidelines. Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, dining areas, and storage rooms. Stocks supplies and rotates inventory to ensure freshness and prevent waste. Delivers food carts to patient care units and retrieves them after meals. Washes dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using dishwashing machines. Assists in the preparation of meal trays and ensures accuracy of meal delivery based on dietary restrictions. Disposes of trash and waste materials according to established guidelines. Follows infection control and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Assists in special cleaning projects as directed by the Food Services Director or Supervisor. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, and visitors courteously. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks. Education Must be able to read at an 8th-grade level. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certifications None Required Experience No prior experience required. Previous food service or customer service experience preferred, particularly in a healthcare setting.

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Responsibilities

The Culinary Assistant prepares and serves meals for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas according to menu guidelines. This role also involves assisting with inventory, stocking supplies, delivering food carts, and ensuring adherence to all safety and infection control protocols.