NUTRITION SERVICES FOOD PORTER
About The Position
Join the dedicated team at Covenant Woods, a premier continuing care retirement community in Mechanicsville. We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Nutrition Services Food Porter to support our culinary and dining services team.The Nutrition Services Food Porter is responsible for food counts and the delivery of meals, desserts, beverages, and salads to designated dining areas. This role supports daily kitchen operations including stocking, cleaning, food preparation support, equipment care, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with Covenant Woods and Virginia Department of Health guidelines.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills with residents and coworkers
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Retrieve food items from the kitchen and deliver to appropriate dining rooms
- Follow all food safety procedures including proper hand washing, hair covering, cross-contamination prevention, and proper cooking temperature standards
- Read menus to ensure special orders are delivered accurately
- Maintain and stock kitchen areas
- Clean and sanitize refrigerators, freezers, induction equipment, juice machines, coffee machines, countertops, and other kitchen equipment
- Ensure food is properly labeled and dated
- Retrieve pans and kitchen equipment at the end of each meal
- Clean assigned kitchen floors at the end of each shift
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance concerns to management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Supportive, team-focused environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
