Roundsman

The Sharon at SouthPark • Charlotte, NC

40d • Onsite

About The Position

We enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being. The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community for senior residents located near the heart of SouthPark. We are a non-profit long-term care facility that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. At the Sharon at SouthPark our team member's number one responsibility is to deliver compassionate resident care every time! We believe by demonstrating our unifying principles of stewardship, unity, purpose, excellence in service, respect, and beauty this can be achieved daily.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this job position is to be responsible for creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents and their guests in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Lead Line Cook,Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Culinary Service Managers and/or Director of Culinary Service, to assure that quality service is provided. Under the supervision of the Chef, the Roundsman is responsible for hot/cold food preparation including accompaniment and garnishes, assisting where needed, ensuring quality control, cleaning and organizing.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, ability to get along well with others; to demonstrate flexibility and patience; to work as a member of a team; to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and interest in people, especially older adults.
• Must have patience, tact and cheerful disposition.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age with ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more and able to stand on tile floors for an eight (8) hour shift.
• Ability to see or hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure position requirements can be fully met.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher; to manipulate kitchen equipment, including a slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
• Per company policy Proof of Influenza vaccine and/or approved medical/religious exemption is required for all employees.

Nice To Haves

• Prior cooking experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling technique.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work independently with proper direction given.
• Has latitude to cope with some problems.
• Confers with Chef or Lead Line Cook on unusual problems.
• Responsible for hot/cold food preparation including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot and cold entrees, soups, vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare center, and special functions.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Serves eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal. Tastes all food items prepared.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
• Ability to work in multiple venue types and workstation assignments.
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation.
• Must take necessary precautions and follow correct procedure for lifting and bending.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ensures that all hot/cold food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety procedures and assists with evacuation of residents to a safe location in the event of fire or other emergency.
• Provides clean, safe and neat environment for residents, self and team members.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in performing job duties.
• Follows all Policies & Procedures of The Sharon at SouthPark; including the consumption of food on property
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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