NUTRITION SERVICES FOOD PORTER

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.

Schedule

• Full-Time, 10:45 AM – 5:30 PM, every other weekend required

• Part-Time, weekends and one day during the week 

Essential 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

 Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with residents and coworkers

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• ServSafe certification preferredfjlksfjsfdjfsjhfidhfhsdfofkjsflkdjfkdsjhdsWhy Join Covenant Woods?

• Competitive pay

• Paid time off

• Supportive, team-focused environment

At Covenant Woods, our team members play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and exceptional dining experience for our residents. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality service, we encourage you to apply today.