Food Services Aide

StoneBridge Senior Living • Heber Springs, AR

11h

About The Position

Participates as needed in preparing and serving appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Assists with dishwashing and cleaning tasks. Handles and stores food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines, prepares food according to standardized recipes, and uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste. Operates food preparation and cleaning equipment, including a dish machine, according to manufacturer and supervisory directions, and follows cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules. Helps set up the food tray line or buffet dining and assembles meals and resident trays according to facility procedures.

StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, collaborative environments where employees support one another and develop skills related to senior care careers. The organization emphasizes individualized resident care, person-centered care, teamwork, and employee development.

Requirements

• One year of experience in an institutional food service setting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an institutional food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned by a supervisor.
• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes while following safe food-handling practices.
• Use food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste.
• Operate institutional food preparation and cleaning equipment, including a dish machine, according to manufacturer and supervisory directions.
• Follow proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assist with setting up the food tray line or buffet dining.
• Assemble meals and trays for residents according to facility procedures.
• Assist with dishwashing and cleaning tasks.
• Help prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ nutritional and special dietary needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities and recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed