Culinary Aide

Job Title: Kitchen Support

Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Company procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass Company's and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room
• Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
• Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor 
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional