Culinary Aide

Olympus EE LLC; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Memory Care in Canby, OR is seeking a kitchen associate to help with food prep, portions, and service for residents. The role requires evening and weekend availability and adherence to food safety standards in a nursing center setting.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, portioning food, maintaining proper temperatures, and ensuring timely delivery of meals and snacks to residents, families, and visitors. Nightly dishwashing and area cleaning are also required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience in food service is desired.
• Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for meals and snacks according to planned menus.
• Prepares or portions food using proper food handling and safety techniques.
• Ensures meals and snacks are delivered on time and served attractively.
• Maintains proper temperatures during preparation and service; records temperatures.
• Washes dishes and cleans the work area; follows infection control procedures.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and reports issues promptly.
• Assists in inventory and keeping the kitchen stocked.

Skills

Food service

Long-term care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

$17/hr | Evening & Weekend Availability Needed

COUNTRYSIDE MEMORY CARE - 390 NW 2nd Avenue, Canby, OR 97013

Essential Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events, as instructed.
• Prepares or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records temperatures of food according to established procedures.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range. Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, and other kitchen items. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.
• Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.
• Ensures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal. Stores dishes, and other kitchen items in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Maintains the security of the kitchen.
• Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.
• Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Completes tasks according to established time schedules.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
• Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Food Handlers Permit, if required per state regulations.

NOTE: Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience in food service is desired.