Culinary Aide: Meal Prep, Care & Growth (Full-Time)

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Telehealth

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Dietary/Culinary Aide who will prepare and serve meals according to residents' dietary needs, ensure proper food handling, and maintain kitchen cleanliness under the supervision of the Culinary Services Manager.

This full-time role offers a daytime schedule and a wage range of $20.80 to $28.20 per hour, DOE, with opportunities to grow within Avamere's care teams.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail for tray setup, portion control, and sanitizing.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain high personal hygiene; frequent hand washing.
• Interpersonal skills to work with multiple departments.
• Ability to learn and operate kitchen equipment.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and maintain it during employment.
• Current Food Handler's card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and LTC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Serve food on trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature.
• Examine completed tray for accuracy and place on the cart.
• Fill orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties, including work areas and equipment.
• Follow facility and state/federal regulations for safety and sanitation.
• Attend orientation, training, and in-service activities.
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation & safety knowledge

Personal hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment operation

CPR/BLS certification

Food Handler's card

Dietary regulations knowledge

Job description

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Dietary/Culinary Aide who will prepare and serve meals according to residents' dietary needs, ensure proper food handling, and maintain kitchen cleanliness under the supervision of the Culinary Services Manager.

This full-time role offers a daytime schedule and a wage range of $20.80 to $28.20 per hour, DOE, with opportunities to grow within Avamere's care teams.