What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Assistant position at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles?
Description
Kindred Hospitals has a career opportunity for you as a Culinary Assistant! As a division of ScionHealth, we play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients who require acute care and rehabilitation over an extended period.
Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.
The goal of our team is to deliver intensive, multidisciplinary care and transition patients’ home or to a lower level of care as quickly and safely as possible. Each employee’s dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve. Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives as a Culinary Services Assistant.
As a Culinary Assistant you will:
- Prepare and serve food using proper food handling and safety techniques for patients, employees and special functions, resulting in foods that meets the nutritional guidelines and safety standards set forth in the department policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Food Handler's permit if required by state law.
- One year experience in quantity food preparation setting (i.e. restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel, etc.)
- Full understanding of therapeutic diets, preferred.
