Culinary Assistant

Manor Lake Horizon; Hoschton (GA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Manor Lake Horizon in Hoschton, GA seeks a dedicated dietary aide to assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks for residents. You will follow portion control, assist with cleaning, and ensure menu and diet accuracy for each tray.

The role requires professionalism, empathy, and strong interpersonal communication with residents, families and staff. Applicants must be 18+, pass background checks, read/write/speak English, and follow safety and infection control policies.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background screening is required by applicable law.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, patience, and effective interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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, including serving alcohol in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct yourself professionally and contribute to a service-oriented environment with residents, families, visitors and colleagues.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning and store items properly.
• Distribute and collect menus and verify trays for menu and diet accuracy.
• Follow sanitary, safety and infection control policies.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report resident complaints to Culinary/Executive Director.
• Dispose of food and waste per policies.
• Handle infectious waste and bodily fluids with appropriate safety gear.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods and obtain supplies for next meals.
• Report hazardous conditions or incidents to leadership promptly.
• Assist Culinary Director and follow dietary procedures as required.
• Perform any other tasks requested by Culinary Director or Executive Director.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Empathy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Experience with seniors

Descripción del empleo

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.