Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Company matching 403(b) Plan
Paid vacation
Paid personal time
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid Volunteer Program
Employee assistance program
Wages on Demand

Job Description

Bethesda Senior Living Communities is a reputable organization dedicated to providing exceptional senior living services in a caring and supportive environment. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, the community focuses on delivering high-quality care and promoting the well-being of its residents through compassionate services tailored to meet their unique needs. The senior living community operates with the mission of enhancing the quality of life for older adults by offering a safe, nurturing, and engaging living experience that is both comfortable and enriching. Bethesda Senior Living Communities has earned a strong reputation for excellence in senior care and aims to continuously improve... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary training preferred
  • Appropriate health certification as required by local, state and federal health departments
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, restaurant style kitchen environment
  • Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to follow directions and recipes accurately
  • Must be able to perform stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Culinary training preferred
  • Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments
  • Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents
  • Excellent cooking and baking skills
  • Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff
  • Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly
  • Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines
  • Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise
  • Must be able to expand recipes
  • Demonstrates a servant heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities' Mission Statement

Job Duties

  • Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus
  • Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents' nutritional needs and accommodates residents' food preferences
  • Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate
  • Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day's menu, preps for next day
  • Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community's policies and procedures
  • Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen
  • Assists in planning and cooking of special meals
  • Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer
  • Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights
  • Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests
  • Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance
  • Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required

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