Culinary Aide-Rogue Valley

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan after 90 days

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP with telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide for Rogue Valley location in Medford, Oregon. You will prepare and serve meals for residents, ensure proper food handling, and support the Culinary Services Manager in daily kitchen operations.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of sanitation standards, and the ability to maintain high personal hygiene. CPR/BLS and a Food Handlers Card are required, with opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when setting up trays, portion control, and sanitizing dishes.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Serve food on trays at proper time, attractive presentation and correct temperature.
• Check tray accuracy and place on the cart.
• Fill nourishments orders as needed.
• Assist in daily cleaning of work areas, equipment, and floors.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Operate kitchen equipment

CPR/BLS Certification

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living

Culinary Aide-Rogue Valley (Finance)

Culinary Aide

Status: Part Time

Location: Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley: 625 Stevens St. Medford, Oregon

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:

• 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:

• 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.