Culinary Attendant Full-time 1st shift

Westminster Village - Bloomington, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Bloomington, IL

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Culinary Attendant position at Westminster Village is a full-time role focused on providing high-quality food service in a clean and sanitary environment. The role involves supporting cooks and creating memorable dining experiences for residents, guests, and team members. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food, attention to detail, and a commitment to hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve food and supplements for residents, special events, team members, and guests.
• Prepare simple food items.
• Portion and set up individual servings of food, ensuring consistency with census and standardized recipes.
• Ensure proper food handling practices and adherence to Illinois Department of Public Health Regulations.
• Take menu orders and serve food efficiently and courteously to diners.
• Check outgoing plates for menu conformity and neatness.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen, pantries, and dining areas.
• Perform dishwashing tasks and ensure sanitary conditions for dishes, flatware, pots, pans, and serving utensils.
• Clean counters, food preparation areas, serving carts, and dining tables.
• Follow all sanitary and safety precautions, including familiarity with firefighting equipment, alarms, and disaster procedures.
• Interact cooperatively with all team members to meet resident service needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members, demonstrating patience, understanding, and tact.
• Attend educational meetings and training sessions as required.
• Assist cooks and perform the duties of a Dishwasher as needed.
• Set up guest tables and special event settings.
• Maintain necessary meal records and complete guest meal slips accurately.
• Bussing and cleaning dining room tables after each meal.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of special diets and tray line assembly is desired.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities