Culinary Assistant
About The Position
New Year, New Career at Cassia! Ready for a fresh start? Join a team that values you and helps you grow. Castle Peak, a senior care community located in scenic Eagle, CO, is hiring friendly, high-energy individuals to join our team as a Culinary Assistant. This is a great opportunity for those seeking entry-level work or wanting to learn and grow in a healthcare setting. No experience is needed as we will provide training to set you up for success. As a Culinary Assistant at Castle Peak, you will gain valuable knowledge and experience by preparing food and serving our residents, employees, and family members’ meals. Our Dietary Department is a great group to work with and are valued by the staff and residents alike. We will train you!
Requirements
- High school education (on the job training provided)
- Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
- Compassionate, positive attitude and team player.
- Must have a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
- Complies with dress code.
- Meets time schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Experience cooking or serving in restaurant setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists cook in all culinary functions including preparation of the food.
- Obtains food and supplies as directed.
- Prepares trays and serves foods according to diets and menus.
- Delivers food carts to floors and returns food carts and dirty dishes to kitchen.
- Performs cleaning and dishwashing duties in kitchen and storeroom as scheduled and directed.
- Checks incoming supplies and restock storage areas.
- Prepares and delivers snacks and supplies.
- May train new employees.
- Attends mandatory, department-designated required in-service programs and completes competency training as required.
- Uses software systems, where applicable.
- Reports/communicates to supervisor any concern regarding food and nutrition services practices.
- Maintains appropriate food storage (dating and labeling).
- Completes additional tasks as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
