Healthcare Dining Partner

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to create an enjoyable experience for residents and their guests of the Lighthouses of the Hoy Center and Enhanced Services at Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay. Each of these areas will service anywhere between 12 and 30 individuals at a time by providing quality food and service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook small quantities of a variety of made to order breakfast items (i.e. omelets, scrambled, fried, poached eggs, pancakes, waffles) and sandwiches.
• Prepare milkshakes, smoothies and snacks, and will occasionally be involved in preparing breads, cookies, appetizers for resident afternoon events.
• Deliver food trays to residents' rooms.
• Take daily inventory of food and kitchen supplies in the Lighthouses of the Hoy Center and Enhanced Service kitchens.
• Prepare garnishes as directed and utilize them to enhance plate presentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all therapeutic diets and the proper food/condiments served with each diet.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper food portioning of all items for residents.
• Provide food and beverages for Quench Station and other afternoon activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and sanitation with regard to food temperatures, hand washing techniques, use of gloves and dating of food items.
• Complete temperature logs of food and kitchen equipment utilizing the HACCP Manager Data System.
• Complete production waste logs, PAR level sheets and all forms relating to the meal service in a timely manner.
• Clean and organize work area to provide a clean, safe and neat environment for residents, self and staff.
• Maintain assigned dining areas by cleaning and resetting tables prior to each meal period.
• Rotate and stock work area prior to each meal period.
• Participate in monthly inventory process of the Lighthouses of the Hoy Center and Enhanced Services, as assigned by supervisor.
• Build and develop relationships with Nursing, Therapy and Housekeeping, all collaborating to provide the resident with a high quality dining and living experience.
• Independently handle basic problems. Confer with Healthcare Dining Partner Supervisory staff regarding unusual problems.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one year of Food Service and Cooking experience.
• Flu-Vaccinated (preferred).
• Experience in health care environment desirable, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to twenty five (25) pounds or more.
• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours consecutively.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment including stovetop, oven, waffle iron, griddle, Panini, milkshake machine, blenders, can openers, knives, etc.

Skills

• Knowledge of all therapeutic diets and the proper food/condiments served with each diet.
• Knowledge of proper food portioning of all items for residents.
• Knowledge of infection control and sanitation with regard to food temperatures, hand washing techniques, use of gloves and dating of food items.
• Knowledge of fire safety procedures and assists with evacuation of kitchen and dining areas in the event of fire or other emergency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
• Retail Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
• Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Team Member Discounts
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities

Pay

Compensation Range: $16.40

Schedule

Part-Time: Day Shift (7am - 1:30pm) or Night Shift (4pm - 7pm). Full-time: Day/Evening 12-hour shift (7am - 7pm) and 1/2 day on Wednesdays. Must be available for some nights, weekends, Holidays and Special Events as needed.