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Senior living; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor

Length of Service Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Team scheduling system

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, &

Supplemental Benefits

Sinceri Senior Living Discount

WalkingSpree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Food Services Assistant who will help manage the Food Services Department, including food ordering, preparation, and delivery, while maintaining cleanliness in accordance with health regulations and ensuring a positive environment for residents.

The role emphasizes reliable attendance, ability to relate to residents and families, and communication with staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must relate positively to residents and families and work well with staff.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff and vendors.
• Regular, reliable attendance required.
• Must meet state health requirements.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff with Food Services Director and orient new staff.
• Ensure equipment, cleanliness, and sanitation; follow infection control procedures.
• Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals; accommodate dietary needs.
• Attend in-service training and ensure residents’ rights compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary arts training or equivalent experience

Job description

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Food Services Director, help to manage the operation of the Food Services Department. Including food ordering and accountability, preparation, food delivery and cleanliness in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience in the culinary arts preferred.
• Must be able to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Residents, families, staff, community officials, referral sources and the general public.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations).
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Help Food Services Director schedule staff. Assist in orienting new staff. Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. See that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment, and work areas are cleaned properly and in a timely manner. Store food properly.
• Attend all required in-service training.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

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Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living.