Culinary Aide - Full Time

Cedar Vale Assisted Living•Nashua, IA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Management oversees multiple Assisted Living communities dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.

Requirements

Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, staying on task.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
Must work as a team member with other personnel, Chef Supervisor and Assisted living Director.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
A service-oriented mindset.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, including HACCP and the Iowa Food Code.
Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
Support the mission and values of Cornerstone Management Communities.