Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
403B Plan
Paid vacation
paid personal leave
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid Volunteer Program
Employee assistance program
Wages on Demand
Job Description
Bethesda Gardens Monument is a compassionate senior living community located in Monument, Colorado, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. As part of the Bethesda Senior Living Communities family, Bethesda Gardens Monument focuses on creating a nurturing and respectful environment where seniors can enjoy their golden years with dignity and comfort. The community offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Known for its warm and engaged staff, Bethesda Gardens is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves, ensuring... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
- Must have culinary training preferred
- Must have appropriate health certification as required by local, state and federal health departments
- Ability to work rotating day, evening and weekend shifts including holidays
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physical kitchen tasks such as stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching and bending
- Must be able to maintain sanitary guidelines and food safety standards
- Must show compassion and commitment to elderly care
Job Qualifications
- 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 the Bethesda Senior Living Communities' Mission Statement
- Culinary training preferred
- Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments
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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