Culinary Assistant

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our team at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing and serving food to our residents and clients. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving food, including texture modified and therapeutic diets, following facility menus and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• Support Dietary Aide as necessary and direct other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions and follow infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure a sanitary environment.
• Respond to the paging system in a timely and appropriate manner.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude with the ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks daily.
• After completing all appropriate training, utilize leadership skills to accomplish all responsibilities without supervision and do so without injury to oneself or other individuals.
• Culinary Arts degree or certification or a minimum of five years of culinary experience at the Sous Chef level or equivalent.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required based on State/County law.
• Must be able to be at work as scheduled and on time.
• Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in the service area.

What We Offer:

At Healthcare Services Group, Inc., we offer a comprehensive array of benefits to support our associates and their family's health and well-being. Our goal is to promote welfare and health and enhance our associates' and their families' overall quality of life.

We take the development and education of our associates very seriously. Our promotions-from-within philosophy opens the door to a stimulating and robust career with HCSG. We strive to recognize employees who live out our Company Purpose and are committed to #GoingBeyond for our Client, Resident, and Employee Communities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions, or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes.

We believe all employees, regardless of position, age, race, religion, beliefs, socioeconomic background, or gender, should work in an environment where they are safe, respected, and treated fairly, with their viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas encouraged and embraced.