Responsibilities & Requirements The Culinary Associate II supports patient care and operational reliability by preparing, assembling, and serving food in accordance with safety and quality standards. This role ensures a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment while interacting with patients, staff, and visitors to promote a positive dining experience. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Required Education: • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Work Experience: • Six months of experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service, or equivalent combination of experience and training. Skills: • Basic food preparation and service techniques • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP) • ability to operate kitchen equipment safely • effective verbal communication and customer service skills • ability to follow instructions and standardized recipes • basic math and cash handling skills • attention to detail • ability to work collaboratively in a team environment • ability to maintain accurate records and documentation. Competencies: • Employee uses PPE per Culinary and Nutrition Care policy • Employee provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, per KHN standards • Employee washes hands per KHN policy Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education: • High school diploma or GED preferred. Preferred Work Experience: • One year of experience in healthcare or institutional food service preferred. Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: • ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred. • Ability to obtain ServSafe® Food Handler or equivalent food safety certification within 6 months of hire, if not already held.