Culinary Assistant

Manor Lake El; East Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake El in East Ellijay, GA, seeks a dedicated dietary aide to assist in meal preparation, service and dining activities for residents. You will follow portion control, help with cleaning and meal distribution while maintaining safety and infection-control standards.

Previous experience with seniors is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with some college optional. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and teamwork in a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Able to maintain professionalism and empathy with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Complete required training for serving alcohol per regulations.
• Interact with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues in a respectful manner.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning and storage of items.
• Distribute and collect menus and verify tray accuracy for residents.
• Follow sanitation, safety and infection control policies.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report resident complaints to Culinary Director promptly.
• Dispose of food waste per policies.
• Handle infectious waste and body fluids with safety gear.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain supplies for meals.
• Report hazardous conditions or incidents to Culinary Director/Executive Director.
• Assist Culinary Director and ensure dietary procedures are followed.
• Perform any other tasks requested by Culinary Director or Executive Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Professionalism

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Aids in all culinary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.

• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.

• Complete required training for but not limited to serving alcohol in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Conduct yourself professionally and contribute to, service-oriented environment through their appearance, communication, and interactions with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas along with placing clean items in proper storage areas.

• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents.

• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.

• Review and promptly report to the Culinary Director all resident complaints and grievances.

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Safely and effectively handle infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids with appropriate safety gear.

• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods, obtain food supplies for next meals.

• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the Culinary Director and/or Executive Director.

• Assist the Culinary Director as necessary and recommend changes as required, ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as requested by the Culinary Director or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age, or older

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all background screening requirements permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, patience, and effective interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with seniors is preferred.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some college preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, transferring, and assisting residents as required by the position.

• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.

• Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.