Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.75 - $19.75
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training opportunities
team environment
Job Description
Chatham Place at Mary Wade is a distinguished assisted living and memory care community that is part of the larger Mary Wade organization, dedicated to providing exceptional residential care to seniors. With a total of 84 units comprised of one-bedroom and studio apartments, Chatham Place offers a warm and supportive environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its senior residents. Among these units, 20 are specifically designed for memory care, while the remainder serve traditional assisted living needs. The community is equipped with a variety of amenities, including a bistro, a salon and spa, a fitness center, and a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in food preparation or cooking roles preferred
- knowledge of dietary needs related to seniors or healthcare diets
- ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and every other weekend
- must be able to understand and follow standardized recipes and diet orders
- physical ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform kitchen tasks
- ability to train and supervise dietary aides
- flexible to shift between day and evening work shifts
Job Qualifications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- knowledge of the senior retirement community or healthcare setting
- ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions
- sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a healthcare setting
- demonstrates cooperation and teamwork with peers and other departments
- engages in positive customer service interaction with residents, families, and visitors
- takes ownership of errors in delivery of service and works to correct problems
- displays good attendance and punctuality
- positive communication, work ethics, and teamwork with employees
Job Duties
- Prepares and directs preparation of food served following standardized recipes and special diet orders
- plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
- purchases food and supplies as directed or in absence of food service supervisor
- directs and assists in daily scheduled cleaning duties of the department ensuring compliance with established sanitary and infection control standards
- carves and apportions food for serving and may assist in serving duties
- keeps storeroom in order and puts away stock
- assists with setup for meal service on resident units including preparing all food items and all items needed for meal service such as plates, utensils, and adaptive equipment
- prepares desserts, special resident requests, and items needed for meal service on units
- reads breakdown menus and adheres to resident food allergies and diet orders
- understands residents’ diets, allergies, and fluid restrictions for service from hot carts on units
- shifts flexibly between cooking and preparing day and evening shifts
- assists director and supervisor with diet change documentation
- trains dietary aides in the kitchen and dish room
- posts daily menus
- meets with residents to review menus and document meal choices
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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