Culinary Aide - SNF Avamere Crestview

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Serves assigned food on trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature.
• May help with food preparation.
• Examines completed tray for accuracy and places on the cart.
• Fills orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties, including work areas, Equipment, dishware, and floors.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established facility and state/federal regulations for precautions, sanitary, safety, and infection control policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, and in-service educational activities.
• Aid in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Requirements

• Attention to detail when setting up trays, using portion control, and sanitizing dishes and equipment.
• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety at a level normally acquired through on-the-job training.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and with other departments.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by the local Health Department.
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and pertaining to long-term care facility.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

About the Role

At Avamere, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. As a Culinary Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents receive nutritious and delicious meals tailored to their dietary needs. Your responsibilities will include preparing and serving meals, assisting with cleaning duties, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to food service sanitation and safety. You must also be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be comfortable learning new kitchen equipment and procedures.

Skills

While not required, having knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws and regulations, would be beneficial. Additionally, a current Food Handlers card and CPR/BLS certification are essential.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is available on a PRN (Per Request Not Required) basis, meaning you can work when needed and take time off when you need it.