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Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Auburn, ME is seeking a dedicated staff member to prepare meals using daily plans and standard recipes, and to work the food line during mealtimes.

You will ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed, respond promptly to residents' needs, and maintain a positive, professional demeanor toward residents, guests and co-workers.

Experience in production cooking or therapeutic diets is preferred, and basic computer skills with Excel and Word are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food meets safety guidelines and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Respond quickly to residents' and guests' needs and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

Therapeutic diets

Customer/resident service

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Positive attitude

Communication in English

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.25 - USD 21.5 - hourly

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to intentionally brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

• Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.