What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Culinary Assistant position at The Goodman Group, LLC?
Culinary Assistant
Summary Of Position
The Culinary Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Culinary Operations policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.
Summary Of Position
The Culinary Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Culinary Operations policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
- Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Provide Platinum Service® to each resident, guest and staff member.
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and the established policies and procedures.
- Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties.
- Set up meal trays, food carts and the dining room, as instructed.
- Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
- Set up and prepare food for the upcoming meal.
- Set up the menu for the upcoming meal.
- Assist with bussing tables during and after meals.
- Check meal trays for accuracy before distribution.
- Ensure appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
- Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
- Assist with the set up and refill of catering and/or buffet functions.
- Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Assist in food preparation as requested.
- Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
- Assist with cleaning the dining area and the backroom kitchen area as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
- Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
- Food service and/or hospitality experience preferred
This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
- Must be able to frequently lift/carry 30 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. at times
- Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Bending/twisting/stooping
- Reaching at or below the shoulder
- Frequently standing or walking
- Executes tasks independently
- Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
- May be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer
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Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.