Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Positive work environment
Job Description
We are a dedicated senior care community focused on providing nutritious and delicious meals to enrich the lives of our residents. Our priority is to deliver high-quality culinary services that cater to the unique dietary needs and preferences of our elderly community, ensuring their health and wellbeing through carefully prepared meals. With an emphasis on respect, compassion, and professionalism, our kitchen team plays a crucial role in maintaining the comfort and satisfaction of our residents. We offer a rewarding work environment for individuals passionate about working with seniors and those who take pride in creating meals that bring joy and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Appropriate health certification as required by local, state and federal health departments
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to perform stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, and ambulating duties
- Must have excellent cooking and baking skills
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, and liquid diets
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of residents' personal information
- Compassion for elderly residents
Job Qualifications
- Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
- 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 our 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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