Job Summary

Provide daily oversight and direction to the Assisted Living Kitchen, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.

Accountabilities

• General * Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative. * Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required. * Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. * Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. * Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures. * Solve basic mathematical procedures. * Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity. * Know and honor Resident Rights. * Communicate with residents in a respectful manner. * Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner. * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Resident Care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
  • Ensure residents are notified of any changes in hours of operation, upcoming special events, changes in menus and/or all other service-related issues in a timely manner through postings, newsletter articles and in-house announcements.
  • Prepare and serve meals that are both appetizing in taste and appearance, and appropriate for each resident.
  • Participate in the monthly Resident Council Meetings being attentive to resident’s requests and concerns. Later implementing these requests in residents’ diet and/or dining experience.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities
  • Assist with dining including setting/cleaning tables, meal delivery [if necessary], serving meals and washing dishes.
  • Work with the Dining Services Director to develop positive resident relationships by modeling professional customer service, problem solving proactively.
  • Understand and utilize various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
  • Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available.
  • Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance.
  • Prepares food based on standardized recipes.
  • Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events.
  • Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage.
  • Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
  • Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
  • Assists with putting up stock on delivery days.
  • Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels.
  • Completes daily cleaning assignments.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
  • Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Qualifications and Educational Requirements
  • Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.
  • High school diploma and/or GED
  • At least 18 years old
  • Ability to read, speak, and write in English
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to handle emergency situations
  • Ability to come to mandatory trainings/meetings

Benefits for Full Time Employees

1. Health 1. Nextera Health (provided by Employer)
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Retirement Plan - 401k
5. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
6. PTO/Sick
7. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
8. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access