Memory Care - Dishwasher/Cook - On Call

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dishwasher helps create a joyful and vibrant community by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prompt and reliable in coming to work.
• Assists in clearing and resetting counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Assists residents to dining area if required.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Runs dishwashing machine.
• Sets up or breaks down dishwashing area.
• Maintains infection control standards, updates and inspects sanitizer and dish machine temperature logs.
• Cleans dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwasher or by hand.
• Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and places them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sorts and stacks clean dishes.
• Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
• Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Changes dishwater in dish machine every two hours, or before washing glasses or tableware.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Assists cook in serving and plating out meals, as needed.
• Assists cook with food preparation, as needed.
• Wipes up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Sweeps/mops floors.
• Cleans and rolls/unrolls mats.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings.
• Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of various kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintains current Food Handler’s card.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulation.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Able to work independently (with minimum supervision).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds.

Cook Position Summary

The Cook helps create a joyful and vibrant community by preparing and serving delicious meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that adequate food and supplies are on hand.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled timeframe.
• Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made on proper form.
• Cleans and maintains a neat, safe working environment including the kitchen and food service areas.
• Complies with state sanitation codes.
• Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies that items are received appropriately and restocks kitchen shelves.
• Directs food serve and dining service functions.
• Maintains the quality of food prepared and samples the food to ensure the quality of the food served to the residents.
• Ensures that resident food preferences are known and followed.
• Ensures staff, resident and guest meals are accounted for daily.
• Maintains meal service record as required.
• Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates with appropriate team members.
• Records resident information as required.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Covers kitchen and works with the Executive Director to develop a schedule that ensures adequate coverage.
• Adheres to procedures for fire, life, safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures.
• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independent, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Knowledge of specialty diets and textures.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Shift differential for night shift employees.
• Bonus Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
• Extra Benefits
• Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education.