Culinary Aide

Nampa, ID, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $13.00 - $18.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Training and Development

supportive work environment

Job Description

Cascadia Healthcare is a dedicated healthcare facility specializing in long-term care and rehabilitation services for residents. Our organization is committed to providing high-quality care within a supportive environment that focuses on the health and well-being of our residents, their families, and staff. With an emphasis on compassionate service and professional standards, Cascadia Healthcare ensures safety, cleanliness, and a positive atmosphere to foster recovery and comfort for all individuals under our care. We are recognized for our structured and comprehensive care programs, including therapeutic and specialized dietary needs, to promote optimal health outcomes and resident satisfaction.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
food handlers permit if required per state regulations
must be at least 18 years of age due to federal child labor laws restricting operation of power-driven machines
six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
experience in food service desired

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques
ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job
ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members
ability to be patient and polite
ability to be accurate, concise and detail-oriented
ability to read, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means
experience in food service preferred
six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
food handlers permit if required per state regulations

Job Duties

Prepares and/or pre-portions food such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other assigned items for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events
prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations
ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner
utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items
ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules
maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service
records temperatures of food according to established procedures
serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident's diet order, and food preferences
uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food
labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies
ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs, reporting discrepancies
washes dishes and other kitchen items according to established procedures
keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service
performs cleaning assignments according to established policies using proper cleaning chemicals
performs duties using proper infection control techniques and protective equipment
ensures dishes and other needed items are readily available for the next meal and are stored properly to prevent contamination
assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies
reports inadequate stock levels to supervisor timely
uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
maintains security of the kitchen
performs all duties using proper safety techniques
operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory directions and maintains equipment in clean and safe condition
completes tasks according to established time schedules
makes recommendations for improvements in recipes, menus, production, service, and equipment
works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments
interacts appropriately and positively with residents, families, and visitors
ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts
performs other duties as assigned
attends in-service education and applies instruction to job

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