Food Service Worker (diet aide and server)
About The Position
Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". A Diet Aide in Senior Living plays a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and promoting healthy food choices. Serving the meals in a responsible, efficient, and courteous manner gives our residents an enhancement of wellbeing and contributes to an environment, where our residents receive a fulfilling and nourishing meal, delivered with customer service that puts our Vision into Action by “Providing Real Food and Genuine Service while building Enduring Relationships.
Requirements
- 16 years or older, pending specific state requirements
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Successful background check and drug screen, state specific Health screening and TB tests, state specific ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card, state specific
- The ability to work holiday and weekend shift schedules
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with one-on-one customer service interaction preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assures resident meals are ready and properly served by: Preparing cold cart according to daily count
- Distinguish and serve the different dietary requirements of the meal and beverage according to the resident meal tickets, assure accuracy and appropriateness of meal including food texture, fluid consistency of beverage, appearance, portion control, taste and temperature.
- Able to make appropriate substitutions according to meal satisfaction standards.
- Prepare “always available menu” as needed and ensure compliance.
- Maintain the proper serving utensils to assure portion control.
- Remove soiled patient trays.
- Assure sanitation of meal carts and food service areas.
- Maintain Pantry area: Perform first in, first out of stock items.
- Accurately cover, label and date all food items.
- Ensure all outdated items are discarded.
- Accurately document food temperatures.
- Ensure the pantry is appropriately stocked.
- Maintain the sanitation procedures and protocols by handwashing and food handling techniques.
- Clean workstation and equipment after use.
- Follow all other aspects of proper sanitation using SDS.
- Maintain courteous, considerate, cooperative, and accurate communication with facility personnel, patients, and families.
- Other duties as assigned, such as assisting kitchen staff or nursing staff to ensure meal service is timely, and residents have received the proper meal and meal type.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross.
- HSA and FSA Plans available.
- Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave Programs, such as Family Care Leave and Bereavement Leave
- 401K Retirement Plan-with company match
- On Demand Pay
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Meal Discount
- Purchase Plans, Legal Services and Wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
