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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $19.25
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Employee Meals
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a care community dedicated to serving senior residents, focusing on providing a comfortable and nurturing environment where the elderly can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals tailored to their unique dietary needs. This organization operates within the culinary services sector, specifically catering to the geriatric population. The company’s approach blends compassion with professionalism to enhance the overall dining experience for its residents, emphasizing health, safety, and customer satisfaction. The workplace features a kitchen environment similar to that of a restaurant, equipped to handle the preparation of multiple meal types under strict schedules, ensuring timely service and meal... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- culinary training preferred
- appropriate health certification as required by local, state, and federal health departments
- ability to read, comprehend and follow recipes and procedures
- ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- ability to stand for long periods and perform physical activities such as stirring, slicing, reaching, bending, and ambulating
- knowledge of restricted diets
- ability to communicate effectively with seniors and staff
- ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
- willingness to work full-time on day shift
- willingness to perform various cleaning and kitchen maintenance tasks
Job Qualifications
- Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
- high school graduate or equivalent
- culinary training preferred
- has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments
- 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 our Mission Statement
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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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