Culinary Aide - Avamere Queen Anne / Seattle, WA

Avamere; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Telehealth

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

FSA/CERA

Professional Development

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Avamere Queen Anne in Seattle seeks a Culinary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents, following individual dietary needs and proper food handling practices.

You'll maintain kitchen cleanliness, wash dishes, and assist the Culinary Services Manager with daily tasks, including inventory and stocking.

The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and current Food Handler card; CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when setting up trays and sanitizing
• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety
• Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships
• Must maintain high personal hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Must possess CPR/BLS certification and stay current
• Requires a current Food Handlers card from local health department

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned
• Serve trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature
• Examines completed tray for accuracy and places on the cart
• Fills orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned
• Assist in daily cleaning duties, including work areas, equipment, dishware, and floors
• Follow sanitation, safety, and infection control policies and regulations
• Attend orientation, training, and in-service education activities
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Personal hygiene

CPR/BLS Certification

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Culinary Aide

Status: Full Time

Schedule: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Weekend Availablity Required

Wage: $23/hour

Location: Avamere Queen Anne - 2717 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

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

Requirements & 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

Benefits

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.