Culinary Aide - Memory Care (PT)

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Company procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)
Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
Satisfactorily pass Company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures
Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area
Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed
Setting and clearing of tables in dining room
Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily
Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen
Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned
Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis
Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
Follow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position
Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the supervisor
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification