Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.30 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
uniform provided
Training opportunities
supportive work environment

Job Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a reputable and compassionate senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to elderly residents. Established with a mission to foster a homelike environment that upholds the dignity, privacy, and well-being of each resident, Fairhaven combines professional healthcare services with a warm, faith-based atmosphere. The center operates as a Christian retirement facility, emphasizing values such as love, compassion, and respect for those in their care. This commitment ensures that residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued throughout their stay. The center is known for its dedicated staff who work collaboratively to enhance the quality of life for seniors, offering not only medical care but also social engagement and emotional support. The facility is equipped with modern amenities and designed to meet the unique needs of the elderly population, including specialized meal services, housekeeping, and comprehensive health care protocols. Employment at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors within a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal fulfillment.

The Kitchen Assistant role at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is an essential position that supports the culinary and housekeeping departments. This role primarily involves assisting in meal preparation and food service, ensuring that residents receive nutritious and well-presented meals. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for various tasks including washing dishes, pots, and pans, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and supporting cooks by preparing meal components and supplying necessary utensils. This position plays a key role in sustaining the overall hygiene standards of the kitchen environment by sweeping, mopping, and restocking food supplies. Beyond technical duties, the Kitchen Assistant acts as a vital ambassador of the center’s values, interacting positively with residents to provide warmth, compassion, and respectful service. The role requires physical stamina to perform kitchen duties and a genuine commitment to fostering a welcoming atmosphere in alignment with the Christian ethos of the center. Additional responsibilities include participating in infection control and waste management procedures, safeguarding resident confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and promptly reporting any concerns or incidents. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to contribute to a caring community focused on elder care, whether or not they have prior kitchen experience, as training is provided. With a focus on team collaboration, safety, and maintaining high standards, the Kitchen Assistant helps ensure that Fairhaven remains a place where seniors thrive in comfort and dignity.

Job Requirements

  • Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions
  • Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
  • Ability to show warmth, love and compassion to make residents feel comfortable
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment
  • Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
  • Ability to show warmth, love and compassion to make residents feel comfortable
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment
  • Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents

Job Duties

  • Assist in meal preparation and preparation activities for the next day's meals
  • Transport and dish up breakfast and dinner to residents in Harbor East
  • Supply cooks with adequate clean pots, pans and utensils
  • Wash pots and pans and help with other dish washing
  • Sweep and mop kitchen floors and all storage areas
  • Clean and reorganize food stock and supplies
  • Check off and initial cleaning checklist at end of shift

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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