Culinary Aide/dietary aide - Avamere Ridgemont

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Port Orchard (WA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Reimbursement

EAP with telehealth

Descripción de la vacante

Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont in Port Orchard is seeking a Culinary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents, following individual dietary needs and proper food handling procedures. The role requires maintaining kitchen cleanliness and dishwashing under supervision of the Culinary Services Manager.

The position emphasizes attention to hygiene, safety standards, and teamwork with other departments to ensure quality meals and resident satisfaction, while complying with regulations and

Formación

• Attention to detail in tray setup and portion control.
• Knowledge of high standards of sanitation and safety in food service.
• Maintain personal hygiene and hair containment during shifts.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with departments.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and current Food Handlers card.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and long-term care regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Serve food on trays promptly, attractively, and at correct temperature.
• Check tray accuracy and place on the cart.
• Fill orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Assist in cleaning duties including work areas and equipment.
• Follow facility and state/federal safety and infection-control policies.
• Attend orientation, training and in-service education.
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

Educación

CPR/BLS Certification

Food Handlers Card

Descripción del empleo

Culinary Aide

Status: Full-time

Wage: $20.80 - $28.20 DOE

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont - Port Orchard, Washinton

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.