Culinary Assistant — Resident Dining & Kitchen Support

Suncoast East; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast East in Sarasota, FL is seeking a dining services associate to assist with meal preparation, serve residents at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

You will follow sanitation, safety and HIPAA regulations, work as part of a team, and participate in trainings. High school diploma or GED is required, with little or no prior experience acceptable; background check required by Florida law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists when needed in preparation of food according to the established menu.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures when washing and storing all dishes.
• Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a daily basis.
• Cleans kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.
• Performs daily general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room according to established cleaning schedules.
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Responds promptly and courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests for assistance.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.
• Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service meetings, and mandatory meetings.
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with the training of new employees in dining services when necessary.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Job description

Suncoast East in Sarasota, FL is seeking a dining services associate to assist with meal preparation, serve residents at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

You will follow sanitation, safety and HIPAA regulations, work as part of a team, and participate in trainings. High school diploma or GED is required, with little or no prior experience acceptable; background check required by Florida law.