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Senior living; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Length of Service Bonus

Employee referral bonus

Wage access before payday

Generous PTO

Career development

Team environment

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living seeks a dedicated culinary associate to support the Food Services Department. You will help with ordering, preparation, delivery and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area for residents.

Working under the Food Services Director, you will contribute to a positive living environment, ensure nutrition and presentation, and uphold health and safety standards. Prior culinary training or experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to relate positively to residents, families and staff.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff and vendors.
• Regular, reliable attendance and compliance with health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Services Director with staff scheduling and training.
• Ensure nutritious, appetizing meals and snacks for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and proper food handling.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary arts

Resident relationship

Effective communication

Attendance reliability

Education

Culinary arts training or equivalent

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
• Walking Spree 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.

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. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.