Food Service Aide PT

Pilgrim Place is a welcoming senior living community located in Claremont, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its residents. As a mission-driven organization, Pilgrim Place fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork, respect, and service are at the core of everything they do. This serene community provides residents with a comfortable and engaging lifestyle, ensuring that their physical, emotional, and social needs are met in a caring and dignified manner. Located in a charming and friendly neighborhood, Pilgrim Place is known for its commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors through personalized services and a nurturing atmosphere.

The Food Service Assistant role at Pilgrim Place is an essential position responsible for supporting the kitchen and dining operations to create enjoyable, nutritious meals for the community's residents. This role is hands-on and involves a variety of tasks including food preparation, assisting cooks and bakers, setting up dining areas, serving meals in collaboration with nursing and caregiving staff, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and dining spaces. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of seniors by ensuring they receive high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

As a Food Service Assistant, you will be involved in daily food prep activities such as washing, cutting, and portioning fruits and vegetables, preparing salads, sandwiches, and desserts, as well as assisting with recipe-based cooking and baking tasks. You will help set up dining rooms and meal carts prior to service and work hand-in-hand with caregiving staff to serve and deliver meals, ensuring each resident's dietary needs and preferences are met. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards is a key part of the role, including washing dishes with commercial dish machines, cleaning kitchen and dining areas, and properly storing food and supplies. Additionally, you may support special events and catering, providing vital assistance to enhance the community’s social functions.

Pilgrim Place values employees who are dependable, respectful, and committed to fostering a positive, team-oriented workplace where residents feel valued and cared for. Those with a passion for working in food service and a desire to make a positive difference in seniors' daily lives will find this role fulfilling and rewarding. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on food preparation, takes pride in cleanliness and safety, and is enthusiastic about contributing to a dedicated team focused on excellent resident care. Employment with Pilgrim Place offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful work with a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults.