Culinary Aide

Lewiston Senior Living; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewiston Senior Living in Minnesota is looking for dedicated staff to provide food service to residents in a positive and friendly manner. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving food, cleaning, and communicating effectively with residents.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in interpersonal communication, punctuality, and a strong sensitivity to the needs of the elderly. This position offers flexible hours with a pay range of $13.00 – $15.00 per hour, and comes with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and medical terminology.
• Punctual with a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service to residents in a positive manner.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving food, and cleaning.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively.

Skills

Sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly

Good interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Lewiston, Minnesota 55952 (Required)

Pay: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week
Paid time off

Qualifications

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English
• Be punctual with a good attendance record
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty
• Willing to retrain as needed and take knowledge tests
• Able to take direction from Culinary Manager and/or Chef
• Handwash all dishes prior to placing in the sanitizer
• Test and read sanitizer

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for providing food service to the residents of Lewiston Senior Living in a positive and friendly manner
• Services may include related services, set‑up and clean‑up of dining room, food preparation, serving food, and dishwashing
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers
• Utilize food preparation tools and equipment, as directed by the cook
• Able to complete simple food preparation
• Able to use portion control when serving food
• Able to assemble, dish and plate food according to the scheduled menu
• Help minimize waste and excess food
• Maintain high quality food standards
• Practice strict personal hygiene including proper hand washing techniques
• Utilize gloves when handling cold and ready‑to‑eat foods
• Monitor time and temperature of foods
• Hold hot foods at 1400 °F or above and cold foods at 410 °F or below
• Store and label foods properly
• Dining Room Attendant duties: be familiar with weekly menu, wash and sanitize tables, know basic place settings, set tables with condiments, replenish condiments, prepare beverages and serve per resident request, set up bussing station, transport food and supplies, meet time schedule of meal service, be sensitive to and meet residents’ needs, assist with clearing tables, operate sanitizer, scrape, rinse, rack, wash, air dry and put dishware and kitchenware away, keep inventory of dishwashing supplies
• Cleaning duties: clean and sanitize work areas, recycle cans and plastic appropriately, assist with cleaning dining room and kitchen, dispose of trash properly, clean and maintain dining room appliances and area, follow and complete daily cleaning schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Applicant Statement

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