Dishwasher

Nampa of Cascadia, LLC•Nampa, ID

14d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Cascadia of Nampa is seeking candidates to join their team and provide excellent care for patients. The Culinary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, employees, and special events. This role ensures food tastes good, is served at the proper temperature, and presented attractively, all while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. All employees must pass a background check prior to patient contact.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Food Handlers Permit, if required per state regulations.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Experience in food service is desired.
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.

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets, as well as for employees and special events, according to the menu and supervisor's instructions.
Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques.
Ensures food is served in an attractive and appetizing manner.
Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
Ensures meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas on schedule.
Maintains proper food temperature during preparation and service, recording temperatures and reporting discrepancies.
Serves resident meals/snacks accurately according to the menu, diet order, and resident preferences.
Uses correct portion control utensils during preparation, pre-portioning, and service.
Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
Ensures refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range, records temperatures, and reports discrepancies.
Washes dishes and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing, recording temperatures and reporting issues.
Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during food preparation and service.
Performs cleaning assignments using proper chemicals.
Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and protective equipment.
Ensures dishes and other needed items are readily available for the next meal and stores them properly to prevent contamination.
Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies.
Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor.
Uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Maintains the security of the kitchen.
Performs all duties using proper safety techniques and operates equipment according to directions, maintaining equipment in clean and safe condition.
Completes tasks according to established time schedules.
Makes recommendations to the supervisor for improvements in recipes, menus, production, service, and equipment.
Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers.
Interacts appropriately and positively with residents, families, and visitors.
Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Attends in-service education and applies instruction to job.