Description:
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the Senior Housing Industry. We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. A Dining Services Assistant with excellent teamwork, and a love for seniors! If you believe this, is you, we'd love to meet you!
Empowering Lives, Inspiring Purpose: We envision a world where every individual discovers greater purpose and deep meaning through abundant opportunities and unwavering support, enhancing one's journey in life.
CULINARY AIDE - Kitchen Utility Worker needed.
Who you are:
Prepares and serves meals for the dining department in a safe and appetizing method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. Cleans kitchen, washes dishes and returns food to proper storage.
What you will do:
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Assists with preparation of food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame.
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Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.
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Assists Dietary Supervisor and/or cook in maintaining inventory control.
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Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
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Assures that resident’s diets are followed.
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Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for daily.
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Reports to Dietary Supervisor any loss, breakage or waste of supplies and equipment.
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Observes and communicates to Dietary Supervisor problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
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Observes and reports any unusual or potentially dangerous resident behavior.
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Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
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Assists as a resident assistant when all dietary duties are finished.
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Assists in an emergency or, when short-staffed, as a Resident Assistant. See Resident
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Assistant job description for defined list of duties.
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Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management.
Requirements:
What you bring:
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Ability to work with little or no supervision.
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Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
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Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving.
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Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.
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Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
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Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility.
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Is neat, clean and works safely.
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Ability to read, write and speak English.
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Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule.
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Has ability to spend long period on feet.
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Abides by established policies and procedures of Community. Looks for ways to improve Community functioning.
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Respects resident rights and adheres to Community philosophy of resident care.
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Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks.
Training and Experience:
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Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
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Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
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Experience in dealing with elderly and their dietary needs.
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Experience in a similar position with a long term or related facility.
Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is unlikely.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 40-50 pounds regularly during work hours (heavy work level)