Culinary Aide - Part Time

Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation • Blaine, WA

19d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Stafholt Health & Rehabilitation, in Blaine, WA , is a leader in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, transforming lives through personalized care that enhances well-being and quality of life. With our patient-centered approach and 24-hour skilled nursing care, we create custom treatment plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of every patient and resident. At Stafholt, we strive to be a Force for Good —not just for our patients, but for our employees and the healthcare industry as a whole. We are looking for a Part-Time Culinary Aide to join our team! What You'll Do: Prepare and/or portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Prepare and/or portion food using proper food handling and food safety techniques. Ensure that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Utilize standardized recipes to prepare menu items. Ensure that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules. Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service Serve meals/snacks accurately, in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences. Wash dishes, and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Ensure that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal. Perform all duties using proper safety techniques. Perform duties using proper infection control techniques, and according to established policies and procedures Record data and record keeping as required May perform additional duties as needed What We're Looking For: Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques. Ability to meet deadlines and complete duties in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively with facility staff, residents and their family members. Ability to be patient and polite. Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to do basic math. What We Offer: Competitive pay: $17.50-$19.00 an hour, depending on experience 401(k) retirement plan Dental & Vision plans to keep you and your family healthy Paid Time Off and holiday pay to recharge to prioritize mental and physical health Short and Long-term Disability Life Insurance A culture of growth and development with opportunities for advancement and continuing education Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members. Ability to be patient and polite. Ability to be accurate, concise and detail-oriented. Ability to read, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means. Requirements Education High school diploma or GED preferred. Licenses/Certification Food Handlers permit. Experience Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred. Experience in food service preferred Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position. At Stafholt, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions of our team members, knowing that diversity strengthens our ability to meet the needs of the individuals and families we serve. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join us in creating a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know—we are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all. Salary Description $17.50-$19.00

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete duties in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with facility staff, residents and their family members.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
• Food Handlers permit.
• Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.
• Experience in food service preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Prepare and/or portion food using proper food handling and food safety techniques.
• Ensure that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Utilize standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Ensure that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service
• Serve meals/snacks accurately, in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Wash dishes, and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing.
• Ensure that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal.
• Perform all duties using proper safety techniques.
• Perform duties using proper infection control techniques, and according to established policies and procedures
• Record data and record keeping as required
• May perform additional duties as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.50-$19.00 an hour, depending on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental & Vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay to recharge to prioritize mental and physical health
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• A culture of growth and development with opportunities for advancement and continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED