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Culinary Service Aide

Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids

Culinary Service Aide

Cedar Rapids, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Premier Senior Living Community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care has an immediate opportunity for a Culinary Service Aide.

    The Culinary Service Aide will assist in the operation of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related storage spaces.   Hours may vary from 7:30 AM –2:00 PM and/or 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and every other weekend as scheduled by the Culinary Service Coordinator.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Serve residents in the dining room.
    • Take food to other dining rooms.
    • Set and clear tables.
    • Wash dishes.
    • Clean kitchen and dining room.
    • Follow cleaning schedule.
    • Report unsafe conditions to the Culinary Service Coordinator.
    • Maintain sanitation in all areas.
    • Comply with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection during food preparation.
    • Use personal protective equipment, as required.
    • Fill in, as needed or requested.
    • Use proper body mechanics when lifting or pushing carts.
    • Respond to smoke and fire alarm systems.
    • Answer telephone promptly and courteously.
    • Attend all bi-weekly staff in-services or mandatory meetings.
    • Attend food service meetings
    • Be a part of the safety team and committees as assigned.
    • Read the Communication Log, daily.
    • Share ideas and comments you feel would benefit the Community.
    • Fill in when short staffed.
    • Follow all Policies & Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
    • Assist with scheduled activities, as requested.
    • Uphold confidentiality of residents and co-workers according to HIPAA.
    • Comply with all state regulations as they apply to AL.
    • Complete incident report forms as necessary for residents, self, or co-workers.
    • Complete work orders when maintenance needs arise.
    • Perform cleaning duties as assigned.
    • Prepare dining room for meals.
    • Other duties/functions as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • High school students 16 and older currently working towards a high school diploma (preference will be given to applicants with a high school diploma or GED)
    • Preferred experience with the care of the elderly
    • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
    • Proven organizational skills
    • Professional confidentiality
    • Well-developed people skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Calm, friendly demeanor

    We offer a competitive hourly wage, full benefits and many more perks!

    If you have a passion for helping people and want to grow professionally, please send your resume to for immediate consideration.

    EOE