FT Culinary Aide

McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.25 - $15.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Affordable medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Presbyterian Village North is a distinguished senior care community renowned for its commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality services to older adults and individuals requiring specialized care. As a part of Forefront Living, a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Presbyterian Village North embodies values rooted in compassion, respect, and dignity for all residents, regardless of their background or circumstances. Forefront Living prides itself on offering a spectrum of senior care options, including long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care. This comprehensive approach enables Presbyterian Village North to serve its residents with the highest standards of care while fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive community environment. The organization values professionalism, respect, and a team-oriented culture, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about senior care and looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

The Dining Service Aide role at Presbyterian Village North offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the wellness and happiness of senior residents by providing attentive, efficient dining support. This position is available on a full-time and part-time basis, with shifts covering 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, offering flexibility to meet staffing needs and accommodate various schedules. The role primarily supports the Dining Services Department through a range of tasks involving food service and dining area maintenance, all while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. Successful candidates will bring enthusiasm for resident service, professionalism, and a genuine love for working around food. Working as a Dining Service Aide means being part of a collaborative team that values strong relationships among teammates and maintains a wonderful working atmosphere.

Key responsibilities include providing courteous and timely food service, ensuring resident, patient, and visitor safety, managing sanitation controls, and supporting food preparation and clean-up activities. Employees are expected to model a service-oriented attitude, take initiative to improve processes, and adhere strictly to safety and hygiene protocols. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members. Presbyterian Village North offers affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees, along with a 401K plan available after one year of service, making it an attractive workplace for qualified candidates who want to grow their career in senior care hospitality. Joining Presbyterian Village North means becoming part of a respected healthcare family dedicated to enriching the lives of the elderly and those in need through faithful service and excellent care.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum of 1-year food service experience in healthcare related facility
ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
ability to read and comprehend diet cards and other pertinent material related to resident care
ability to serve residents in a professional courteous fashion and timely manner
ability to prepare quantity food of high quality to meet standards of the department
ability to perform essential duties
genuine caring for and interest in the elderly and persons with a disability
ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements
ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum of 1-year food service experience in a healthcare-related facility
ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
ability to read and comprehend diet cards and material related to resident care
ability to serve residents in a professional, courteous and timely manner
ability to prepare quality food to department standards
ability to perform essential duties
genuine caring for elderly and persons with disabilities
ability to perform work tasks within physical demand requirements
compliance with Resident Bill of Rights and employee responsibilities
compliance with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Job Duties

Model a service attitude towards others
take ownership in solving problems and take initiative to make things better
be friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
ensure resident, patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by reporting any new or existing safety hazards
maintain good attendance and punctuality
wear and use appropriate protective gear and equipment
perform all job duties safely
pull items needed according to resident menu selection or tray line cards
be responsible for sanitation controls within assigned work area
bus tables in dining room
break down food carts from units
prepare and plate salads or desserts as assigned
provide efficient, timely and courteous food service to residents
complete cleaning assigned workstation daily according to schedule
scrape, stack, load, and wash dishes according to instructions
unload and store dishes, tableware, and utensils
neatly arrange tray or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray cards
perform various food preparation tasks ensuring appropriate serving sizes
prepare or deliver nourishments/supplements labeled with resident name, room number, date and time
deliver soiled tablecloths to laundry area
wash and fold dining room napkins
perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Director of Dining Services