CULINARY SERVICE ASSISTANT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: 7.15.25

Position Title: Culinary Service Assistant

Department: Culinary

Reports to: Culinary Services Director

Part time positions available, all staff are required to work every other weekend and holiday

Hours available: 7a-3:30pm or 3:30pm-7:30pm

Position Description

Performs a variety of tasks to assure residents receive timely, attractive, high quality, satisfying food and snacks.

Essential Functions

1.    Follow oral directions.

2.    Follow written directions

3.    Set up trays and tables

4.    Serve in dining room

5.    Serve on tray line

6.    Serve trays

7.    Bus trays

8.    Pour and cover beverages

9.    Assisting in preparing and covering food

10.    Clean work area

11.    Assist in proper care and use of kitchen equipment

12.    Attend in-service training programs for Food Service/Culinary staff

13.    Work in other Hospitality areas, such as Housekeeping and Laundry, when called upon to do so

14.    Observe infection control procedures related to the Culinary/Dining Services Department

15.    Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times

16.    Understand therapeutic diets

17.    Follow facility safety programs

18.    Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

19.    Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

20.    Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook

21.    Relate to residents, families, and staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner

22.    Meet meal schedules

23.    Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program

24.    Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings: Respect, Hospitality, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.

25.    Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.