Culinary Associate

Job Summary:

The Culinary Associate is responsible for working in every aspect of the culinary department. This position is responsible for serving, supporting the chefs, preparing silverware, and ensuring that residents have a quality dining experience through the entire process. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet and seat residents and guests.
• Always be ready to assist residents in sitting and in rising from the table.
• Serve food in an efficient and professional manner.
• Label and date all food.
• Keep the dining and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Approach and interact with residents, guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders and serve meals as they are ordered.
• Have a good knowledge of the presentation of food being served and ingredients in all menu items.
• Clear tables of glasses, silverware, dishes, etc. when residents and guests have finished a course or their meal according to Company protocol.
• Deliver and retrieve trays to and from residents' apartments as needed.
• Assist other associates as needed.
• Maintain a clean dining room, chairs, windows, floors and all work areas.
• Assist with washing of dishes as needed.
• Sweep carpets/floors between seating's or when needed and vacuum daily.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and training as directed by Company policy and the Dining Services Director (DSD).
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when on duty.
• Be constantly watchful of signs that residents are not able to function independently or a change in resident's behavior. Report all signs to the DSD following the Company policies and procedures.
• Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous situations to the DSD as discovered and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all regulations regarding residents' rights.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident, associate, Community and Company information deemed as such.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, have safety awareness, and be a team player.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current food handler permit and certification of Hepatitis A vaccinations where required.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Food serving experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed.
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.