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Touchmark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living seeks compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential support in a kitchen environment, ensuring safety and cleanliness while preparing meals for residents. With a focus on teamwork and integrity, you will engage in various tasks that enrich the lives of elderly adults. The company values its employees, offering competitive benefits and a supportive work atmosphere. If you are dedicated to fostering a caring community and have a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

On-Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler’s Permit or obtain it within one month.
• Ability to communicate discrepancies in procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Attend meetings and assist in meal preparation and service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Safety Techniques

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

Food Handler’s Permit

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say:

I AM AN ALLY

• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

Shifts are from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Handler’s Permit (if employee does not have a Food Handler’s Permit when hired, it must be obtained within one month of employment);
• Ability to observe discrepancies in procedure and equipment and communicate such in a professional and intelligent manner;
• Required uniform worn at all times and hair worn away from face and covered;
• Interested in working in an environment with elderly adults;
• Patient and tactful when dealing with residents, family members, volunteers, visitors, physicians, staff, and the general public;
• Willingness to perform a variety of repetitive tasks;
• Willingness to accept training for procedures specific to this department;
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction from supervisor and to work as a member of a team;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to get along with co-workers, demonstrate integrity, and express a positive attitude and a sense of humor;
• Must demonstrate and practice proper safety and lifting techniques at all times;
• Model the Touchmark values in decision-making and in interactions with team members, residents, and guests;
• Know the Touchmark Gold Standard for your area of responsibility and adhere to it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality;
• Ability to read and write English and follow oral and written instructions;
• Physically capable of turning, stooping, bending, stretching, moving equipment, and performing other related tasks with the ability to lift up to 30 lbs;
• Ability to tolerate standing for periods up to two hours at a time;
• Ability to perform a variety of repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy within a noisy environment;
• Ability to demonstrate and use proper safety and lifting techniques at all times;
• After receiving the appropriate training, must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment required for position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Attend Stand-Up Meetings and Culinary Planning Meetings;
• Maintain hand and working surface sanitation at all times, according to specifications;
• Maintain a safe environment, to include keeping floor dry and free of debris which can cause falls;
• Practice proper safety and lifting techniques;
• Keep supervisor apprised of all changes in equipment performance and the need for supplies;
• Follow departmental guidelines for sanitation, using daily cleaning list for assignment;
• Attend mandatory meetings of Dining Department and all-facility meetings;
• Prepare for noon meal including stocking table supplies such as butter, creamer, salt, and pepper;
• Check with supervisor to see if assistance is needed for evening meal;
• Make coffee for evening meal;
• Fill water glasses with lemon and water for evening meal;
• Set up coffee station with appropriate items (tea, juice, milk, lemons, etc.);
• Sweep floors in kitchen area. Hose down the floor and apply appropriate floor cleaner; scrub and rinse;
• Perform all other duties, as requested by supervisor(s), with a positive attitude;
• Final candidate must produce a clear police check and be double vaccinated.

Benefits:

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our part-time team members, which includes:

• Paid time off;
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access your pay as you earn it.

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.