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Senior living; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO

Career Development

Discount Marketplace

Walking Spree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Winchester, MA is seeking a Food Services Aide to support our residents with nutritious meals and a clean dining environment under the Food Services Director.

This part-time role runs 6am–2:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, offering wage growth and benefits, including 401K, bonuses, PTO and opportunities for career development. You will coordinate with staff and vendors to ensure safe, appetizing meals.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families.
• Strong communication and teamwork with staff and vendors.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and meet health regulations.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Services Director in scheduling staff.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly.
• Adhere to infection control, food-borne illness prevention, chemical safety rules.
• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals and snacks for residents.
• Assist with order accuracy, delivery and cleanliness.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Uphold residents' rights and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary arts training or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

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.

Perks and Benefits Part Time 6am-2:30pm Friday and Saturday

• 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.