Job Summary: This position assists the Dining Services Director in preparing appealing, nutritious, hearth-healthy, tasteful and fresh meals for residents, prospective residents, families and guests. 71 Bed Community for Memory Care residents.
Job Duties:
-Support the mission, vision and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
-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 machines.
-Clean and sanitize ovens, grills, workspace, and cooking utensils.
-Check food orders delivered against invoice.
-Be available for weekend coverage and on-call situations assigned.
-Be prepared to work in any area of the department.
-Demonstrate willingness to help other staff when needed.
-Demonstrate awareness of sanitation regulations in handling and storing food.
-Demonstrate awareness of safety rules in the kitchen.
Job Specifications:
-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.
COVID VACCINATION PREFERRED.
Effort:
-Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
-Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).
-Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
-Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
-Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.
-Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of eyes.
-Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the community and assist residents where needed including emergency situations.
Working Conditions:
- Must be willing to work required scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays.
