Kindred
Culinary Assistant - Per Diem - Weekends
Kindred, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Culinary Assistant Per Diem Weekends
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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
The culinary assistant prepares and serves food using proper food handling and safety techniques for patients, employees, and special functions, resulting in food that meets the nutritional guidelines and safety standards set forth in the department policies and procedures. The employee maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations. Essential Functions
Food Preparation
Assist in preparing food following department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Serves and portions food per patient diet order, department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Follow standardized menus for patients and cafeteria food preparation. Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy. Used production sheets to direct preparation and quantity of food. Preparation of foods is completed to meet established mealtimes. Prepares and serves food at the proper temperature set forth by the FDA Food Code. Prepares patient snack orders using a production sheet for snack preparation; ensures all snacks are labeled properly and distributed to patients timely.
Food Receiving, Purchasing, Storing
Labels, dates, and stores food (including leftovers) properly according to proper cool-down techniques and established policies. Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor/manager. Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner. Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. Stocks nourishment rooms and administration suite/lounge per department procedure. Maintains safety and sanitation of the work environment and uses proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed. Washes dishes, pots, and pans according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Takes dish machine temperature and/or sanitizer concentration prior to each use and records on log; reports problems to supervisor. Stores dishes, pots, and pans in the proper location to prevent contamination and according to standards. Operates equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and maintains equipment in clean and safe condition; reports all problems to supervisor. Maintains the security of the department.
Menu Management
Check for new diet orders, discharges, room changes prior to each meal tray line assembly in medical record. Assist patients with selecting menus as needed. Use menu management computerized program to add new admissions, update patient information, edit menus, enter patient selections, print menus or reports, and generate tray tickets.
Other
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with company policies, the Corporate Compliance Program, applicable laws, and professional standards. Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information. Demonstrates guest relations skills with patients, physicians, visitors, and staff. Works cooperatively as a team member and adheres to dress code and identification requirements. Completes health, safety, and education requirements; maintains professional growth and development. Lines of attendance and on-time reporting; attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings; maintains current certification for the position. Communicates issues and opportunities for improvement to supervisor and participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Assumes leadership in the kitchen when assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Must read, write, and speak fluent English; good attendance. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification. Knowledge of safe food handling and regulatory codes. Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn a menu management system. Understanding of growth and development across lifespan; provide care appropriate to patient needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$21.00-$22.44/hr.
Benefits
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications
Food Handler Permit, if required by the State or local jurisdiction.
Experience
One year experience in quality food preparation setting (i.e. restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel, etc.). Full understanding of therapeutic diets preferred.
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Culinary Assistant Per Diem Weekends
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Kindred 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
The culinary assistant prepares and serves food using proper food handling and safety techniques for patients, employees, and special functions, resulting in food that meets the nutritional guidelines and safety standards set forth in the department policies and procedures. The employee maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations. Essential Functions
Food Preparation
Assist in preparing food following department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Serves and portions food per patient diet order, department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Follow standardized menus for patients and cafeteria food preparation. Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy. Used production sheets to direct preparation and quantity of food. Preparation of foods is completed to meet established mealtimes. Prepares and serves food at the proper temperature set forth by the FDA Food Code. Prepares patient snack orders using a production sheet for snack preparation; ensures all snacks are labeled properly and distributed to patients timely.
Food Receiving, Purchasing, Storing
Labels, dates, and stores food (including leftovers) properly according to proper cool-down techniques and established policies. Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor/manager. Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner. Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. Stocks nourishment rooms and administration suite/lounge per department procedure. Maintains safety and sanitation of the work environment and uses proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed. Washes dishes, pots, and pans according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Takes dish machine temperature and/or sanitizer concentration prior to each use and records on log; reports problems to supervisor. Stores dishes, pots, and pans in the proper location to prevent contamination and according to standards. Operates equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and maintains equipment in clean and safe condition; reports all problems to supervisor. Maintains the security of the department.
Menu Management
Check for new diet orders, discharges, room changes prior to each meal tray line assembly in medical record. Assist patients with selecting menus as needed. Use menu management computerized program to add new admissions, update patient information, edit menus, enter patient selections, print menus or reports, and generate tray tickets.
Other
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with company policies, the Corporate Compliance Program, applicable laws, and professional standards. Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information. Demonstrates guest relations skills with patients, physicians, visitors, and staff. Works cooperatively as a team member and adheres to dress code and identification requirements. Completes health, safety, and education requirements; maintains professional growth and development. Lines of attendance and on-time reporting; attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings; maintains current certification for the position. Communicates issues and opportunities for improvement to supervisor and participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Assumes leadership in the kitchen when assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Must read, write, and speak fluent English; good attendance. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification. Knowledge of safe food handling and regulatory codes. Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn a menu management system. Understanding of growth and development across lifespan; provide care appropriate to patient needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$21.00-$22.44/hr.
Benefits
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications
Food Handler Permit, if required by the State or local jurisdiction.
Experience
One year experience in quality food preparation setting (i.e. restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel, etc.). Full understanding of therapeutic diets preferred.
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