Culinary Aide

Kellogg of Cascadia • Kellogg, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Food is more than a meal, especially when you’re serving people who call our facility home. At Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, our culinary team plays an important role in creating enjoyable, nutritious, and welcoming dining experiences for our residents. We’re looking for a culinary aide who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in serving great food. You’ll work alongside our culinary team to prepare, portion, serve, and clean up meals while following food safety and sanitation standards. If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team, we’d love to have you join ours! At Mountain Valley, our culinary team does more than prepare food, you help create moments that residents look forward to every day. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and treating our residents with the respect they deserve. Join us and help make mealtimes memorable. Apply today to become part of the Mountain Valley team!

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English
• Employees must meet all applicable state background check requirements before working in the facility
• Employees must be 18 years of age or older for this position

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience is a plus
• Food service experience preferred
• Six months of long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and portioning food, beverages, salads, desserts, and other menu items
• Prepare meals according to planned menus, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences
• Follow standardized recipes and proper food handling and food safety practices
• Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served at the proper temperature
• Deliver and serve meals and snacks according to established schedules
• Accurately serve meals according to each resident’s diet order and food preferences
• Use proper portion-control utensils and techniques
• Label, date, store, and rotate food appropriately
• Monitor and record food, refrigerator, freezer, dishwashing, and sanitizer temperatures
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe throughout meal preparation and service
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and report low stock or supply needs
• Use food, supplies, and equipment efficiently to help reduce waste
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to manufacturer and supervisory instructions
• Report equipment or safety concerns promptly
• Make recommendations that could improve recipes, menus, production, or meal service
• Work cooperatively with team members across the facility
• Interact with residents, families, and visitors in a positive and respectful manner
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality

What This Job Offers

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