Dietary-Culinary Aide (Food Service)

Are you passionate about food service and customer care? As a Dietary-Culinary Aide at Samaritan Health Services, you#ll play a key role in delivering high-quality dietary services to our patients, employees, and visitors. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is not just about excellent healthcare # it#s about building a supportive, healing environment that extends into the community. Where: Lincoln City, located 90 minutes from the bustling city of Portland, is ideally situated along seven miles of sandy beach on the central Oregon Coast. Enjoy the many benefits of this close-knit community known for residents who are generous, caring, and involved. Enjoy the beauty of nature in the area#s beaches, forests, rivers, and Devils Lake. Why This Role Is Special: Impactful Work: As a Dietary-Culinary Aide, you will be responsible for serving food, stocking supplies, cleaning the caf# and dish room, cashiering, and providing exceptional customer service to patients, staff, and visitors. Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a supportive environment. Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to patient care and well-being. Per Diem Differential: Enjoy additional pay as a per diem employee. About Our Nutrition Services Department:Our Nutrition Services teams play a vital role in enhancing the overall care experience for patients and employees. We provide more than just meals#offering personalized medical nutrition therapy to meet the specific needs of each patient. Our services include direct patient care and a variety of educational programs, from one-on-one counseling to nutrition classes. We also manage all meal services within Samaritan, including cafeteria dining, catering, espresso service, and nutritional supply distribution. By joining our team, you#ll be part of a dynamic department that not only nourishes but also educates and empowers our community. What You#ll Bring: Successful completion of Food Handler#s course within 30 days of hire required. One (1) year of experience as a culinary aide in a healthcare setting preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Skills That Set You Apart: Food and Beverage Preparation: Ability to prepare and serve food and beverages, operate equipment, and maintain a clean and safe food service area. Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety practices to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing positive working relationships with colleagues. Time Management: Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Service Orientation: Focus on providing excellent customer service and meeting the needs of patients and staff. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond quickly to changing demands and provide the best possible care to patients.

Are you passionate about food service and customer care? As a Dietary-Culinary Aide at Samaritan Health Services, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dietary services to our patients, employees, and visitors. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is not just about excellent healthcare - it's about building a supportive, healing environment that extends into the community.

Where:

Lincoln City, located 90 minutes from the bustling city of Portland, is ideally situated along seven miles of sandy beach on the central Oregon Coast. Enjoy the many benefits of this close-knit community known for residents who are generous, caring, and involved. Enjoy the beauty of nature in the area's beaches, forests, rivers, and Devils Lake.

Why This Role Is Special:

• Impactful Work: As a Dietary-Culinary Aide, you will be responsible for serving food, stocking supplies, cleaning the café and dish room, cashiering, and providing exceptional customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a supportive environment.
• Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to patient care and well-being.
• Per Diem Differential: Enjoy additional pay as a per diem employee.

About Our Nutrition Ser
vices Department: Our Nutrition Services teams play a vital role in enhancing the overall care experience for patients and employees. We provide more than just meals-offering personalized medical nutrition therapy to meet the specific needs of each patient. Our services include direct patient care and a variety of educational programs, from one-on-one counseling to nutrition classes. We also manage all meal services within Samaritan, including cafeteria dining, catering, espresso service, and nutritional supply distribution. By joining our team, you'll be part of a dynamic department that not only nourishes but also educates and empowers our community.

What You'll Bring:

• Successful completion of Food Handler's course within 30 days of hire required.
• One (1) year of experience as a culinary aide in a healthcare setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Food and Beverage Preparation: Ability to prepare and serve food and beverages, operate equipment, and maintain a clean and safe food service area.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety practices to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.
• Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Service Orientation: Focus on providing excellent customer service and meeting the needs of patients and staff.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond quickly to changing demands and provide the best possible care to patients.