Culinary Aide

Avamere; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy with telehealth

Continuing Education reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA

Professional development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Avamere Three Fountains in Medford, OR is seeking a Culinary Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals to residents according to dietary needs. You will help with food handling, kitchen cleanliness, and dishwashing under the Culinary Services Manager's supervision.

Responsibilities include portioning, tray assembly, nourishing snack orders, and maintaining sanitation standards in a long-term care setting. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and participation in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when setting up trays, using portion control, and sanitizing dishes and equipment.
• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene.
• Interpersonal skills to work with department workers and other departments.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Active CPR/BLS certification maintained during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices, laws, and long-term care facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Serve food on trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature; may help with food prep.
• Examine completed tray for accuracy and place on cart.
• Fill orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Assist with daily cleaning duties of work areas, equipment, dishware, and floors.
• Follow facility and state/federal safety and sanitation policies and infection control procedures.
• Attend orientation, training, and in-service educational activities.
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Personal hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment operation

CPR/BLS certification

Food Handlers card

Dietary knowledge

Job description

Culinary Aide

Status: Full Time

Location: Avamere Three Fountains: 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR

Job Summary

A Culinary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents according to their individual dietary needs, ensuring proper food handling practices, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and washing dishes all under the supervision of the Culinary Services Manager.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Serve assigned food on trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature. May help with food preparation.
• Examines completed tray for accuracy and places on the cart.
• Fills orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties, including work areas, Equipment, dishware, and floors.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established facility and state/federal regulations for precautions, sanitary, safety, and infection control policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, and in-service educational activities.
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when setting up trays, using portion control, and sanitizing dishes and equipment
• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety at a level normally acquired through on-the-job training.
• Requires maintaining high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequenthand washing and securing hair away from the face
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers andwith other departments
• Skill and ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment
• Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by the local Health Department
• Be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and pertaining to long-term care facility

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.