Culinary Aide - SNF Avamere Coos Bay

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy with telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a part-time or PRN Culinary Aide to prepare and serve meals to residents, following dietary needs and food safety standards. You will assist the Culinary Services Manager with daily kitchen tasks, dishwashing, and maintaining clean facilities.

The role requires attention to detail, strong basic hygiene, and the ability to learn kitchen equipment. CPR/BLS and a Food Handlers Card are required and employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience following sanitation and safety policies
• Ability to prep and serve meals per dietary needs
• Willingness to participate in orientation and training

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs
• Serve meals on trays at proper time and temperature
• Ensure accuracy of trays and restock as needed
• Assist with inventorying and storing foods, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
• Comply with facility hygiene, safety, and infection control policies
• Attend orientation and ongoing training
• Assist with general daily tasks in the kitchen

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Hygiene and safety

Food handling hygiene

Ability to learn kitchen equipment

Education

CPR/BLS Certification

Food Handlers Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Culinary Aide

Status: Part-Time or PRN

Schedule: Days / Evenings

Location: Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay, 2625 Koos Bay Blvd, Coos Bay, OR 97420

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.