Job Summary: This position assists the Dining Services Director in preparing appealing, nutritious, heart-healthy, tasteful and fresh meals for residents, prospective residents, families and guests in a 72 Bed Memory Care Community.
Job Duties:
- Essential Functions Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
- Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
- Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
- Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given work load.
- Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
- Prepare salads, bake desserts, and complete menu meals on time and without the direct supervision of the Dining Services Director.
- Reads, interprets and follows production sheets.
- Safely operate all kitchen equipment and dishwashing machine.
- Clean and sanitize ovens, grill, work space, and cooking utensils.
- Check food orders delivered against invoice.
- Be available for weekend coverage and on-call situations assigned on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must have had their required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance.
- Speak, read, and understand the English language.
- Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
- Demonstrate willingness to help other staff when needed.
- May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.