Culinary Assistant

The Peaks Senior Living Community; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peaks Senior Living Community seeks a Culinary Assistant to support dining services in our Flagstaff campus. You will assist in all dietary functions per established policies and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

Primary duties include serving attractive meals, delivering meals and trays, and helping with food preparation and setup. Related duties and catering support may be required.

Qualifications

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with residents, family members, staff, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Provide Platinum Service to each resident, guest and staff member.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and policies.
• Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties.
• Set up meal trays, food carts and the dining room, as instructed.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Assist with the setup and refill of catering and/or buffet functions.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.

Skills

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Empathy for elderly

Effective communication with team

Education

State and federal requirements compliance

Job description

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community has served the Flagstaff community since 2000. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including bungalow living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place The Peaks above other communities as a great place to work.
Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

The Culinary Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Culinary Operations policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Provide Platinum Service® to each resident, guest and staff member.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and the established policies and procedures.
• Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties.
• Set up meal trays, food carts and the dining room, as instructed.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Set up and prepare food for the upcoming meal.
• Set up the menu for the upcoming meal.
• Assist with bussing tables during and after meals.
• Check meal trays for accuracy before distribution.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Assist with the set up and refill of catering and/or buffet functions.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in food preparation as requested.
• Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
• Assist with cleaning the dining area and the backroom kitchen area as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Food service and/or hospitality experience preferred

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.