Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
Frontida is a respected organization that provides exceptional care and support to elderly residents. With a strong commitment to quality service and resident satisfaction, Frontida embodies values that emphasize honesty, hard work, adherence to rules, compassion, and enjoyment in daily activities. The environment fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to treat others with respect and kindness, creating a welcoming and supportive community for both residents and staff alike. Known for its dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors, Frontida emphasizes fresh and nutritious food, proper hydration, balanced flavors, and a culinary experience that goes beyond mere sustenance.
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Job Requirements
- Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
- Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Full function of hands and arms
- Physically able to prepare food, cook, serve meals, and assist the residents in eating
- Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Must complete probationary period successfully
- Must have CBRF Dietary and ServSafe training
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, dietary needs and meal orders
- Ability to prepare food, cook, serve meals and assist the residents in eating
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Maintain clean, safe and orderly food preparation and storage areas
- Desired high school diploma or equivalent
Job Duties
- Represent Frontida with professionalism, always embracing Frontida's culture, which includes treating others as you would like to be treated
- Spend within the food and dietary supplies budgets and document all expenses on the expense management form
- Follow current Frontida approved menu, make and document substitutions that occur due to special events, resident preference, or other necessary reasons
- Utilize the food vendor order guide to create a weekly shopping list
- Inventory food and dietary supplies weekly to minimize waste and maximize budget management
- Put groceries away, ensuring all items are properly dated, rotated, and stored according to Frontida food safety standards
- Utilize only approved food vendors, shop in grocery stores minimally and only for emergencies
- Monitor meal service to ensure resident satisfaction with meals and receive feedback as appropriate
- Follow menu while ensuring timely and accurate food service
- Ensure all meals served look and taste appetizing and are being served at the proper temperature and texture
- Check food items on counters and in refrigerators, pantries and freezers daily to ensure correct storage and labeling
- Discard prepared food past 3 days, or food that is not stored per Serve Safe guidelines
- Ensure all modified diet needs are met per physician order to include thickened liquids, pureed diet, and soft and bite sized diet
- Assist residents with eating as needed
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen at all times
- Cleaning as you go during meal preparation and throughout the day, do not allow dishes to pile up or cooking area to become cluttered
- Keeping the pantries clean and well organized
- Cleaning the refrigerators daily and keep well organized
- Cleaning the freezers daily and keep well organized
- Clean and degreased ovens and cooktops
- Use clean washcloths throughout the day to keep counter tops and cooking surfaces sterile
- Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed by the end of shift, and that the kitchen is clean, and garbage is removed prior to departure
- Document food, freezer, and refrigerator temperatures per standards
- Maintain menu records per standards
- Cooks must learn the protocols and procedures for their community, as well as the rules and regulations for the state where they work
- Excellent customer service skills, courteous, professional, work well as a team and be compassionate and patient when working with elderly residents, as well as their family members, and other guests
- All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or House Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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