Culinary Assistant

Position Summary

Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists in the preparation and setup of meal service, serves customers, and assists in the breakdown and cleanup of service areas. Receives, picks up, and/or delivers food items and supplies; stocks shelves and beverage refrigerators; operates dish room equipment; cleans equipment; and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates dish room equipment and responsible for washing and proper organization and storage of ALL dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils. Sweeps and mops floors, freezers and coolers as needed.

• Operates dish room equipment and responsible for washing and proper organization and storage of ALL dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils. Sweeps and mops floors, freezers and coolers as needed.

• Empties trash containers; removes trash to compactor as needed.

• Assists receiving food items and supplies, stocking shelves and beverage refrigerators, picks up and/or delivers food, supplies, and other items. This may involve driving to and from various off-premises locations.

• Job requires flexibility in order to be able to perform any and all of the above duties.

• Demonstrates respect, courtesy and professionalism to all patients, guests and hospital associates at all times. Demonstrates commitment to service and contributes to creating a positive, caring environment.

• Follows and complies with all mandatory sanitation policies and procedures.

• Greets and positively responds to all customer needs.

• Receives cash payments and makes change as required for all sales of food in cafeteria. Able to operate POS system.

• Assists in cleaning, restocking items, and serving customers.

• Balances cash drawer, prepares cashiers reports, pre-sets register, and secures change from office safe for the next day.

• Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior, and

• Service Goals. Requires constant/accurate communication with Director and Supervisors and able communicate customer feed back.

Requirements

• HSD or GED strongly preferred.
• Candidates willing to complete a GED within one year of employment also encouraged to apply. LMHS will assist with the cost of a GED preparation class as well as the cost to complete the test.
• 2 years of food service experience required.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• Requires a substantial level of physical effort. Job involves lifting, moving, loading, or unloading materials, pushing heavy objects, and heavy scrubbing.
• Work requires very frequent contact with others. Must be able to provide directions and perform other activities, with a high level of professionalism.
• Follows and complies with all company, departmental, state, federal and local regulations and codes.
• Requires a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record acceptable to the Hospital's liability carrier in order to drive vans or small trucks for the purpose of delivering food and supplies.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.