Culinary Aide - Avamere Issaquah

Avamere; Issaquah, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA

Professional Development

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Avamere Rehab of Issaquah is seeking a Culinary Aide to prepare and serve meals to residents according to dietary needs, uphold proper food handling, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and wash dishes under supervision of the Culinary Services Manager.

The role involves food prep tasks, tray assembly and timing, restocking nourishments, and adhering to sanitary and safety regulations. Orientation and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities for growth within the culinary team.

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 frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and with 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation & safety

Personal hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment operation

CPR/BLS certification

Food Handlers card

Dietary knowledge

Job description

Culinary Aide

Status: Full-time and PRN

Wage: $22

Location: Avamere Rehab of Issaquah - 805 Front Street S, Issaquah, WA 98027

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.

SEIU: This position is covered by the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 775.

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