Elder Care Kitchen Aide: Nourishing Meals & Service

Center for Elders' Independence; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Center for Elders’ Independence seeks a Kitchen Aide to support daily food service operations at the Oakland center. You will assist with food prep, serving meals, sanitation, and helping ensure nutritious, culturally appropriate meals for participants.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain). Prior healthcare food service experience is preferred, with knowledge of dietary restrictions and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.
• Experience in a healthcare food service environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of dietary restrictions and modified diets preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience working with older adults or in a PACE program.

Responsabilités

• Assist with basic food preparation tasks and serving meals and snacks to participants.
• Portion, plate, and serve meals according to prescribed diets and menu plans.
• Deliver meals to participants in the day center and/or package meals for home delivery.
• Observe and report changes in participant appetite, behavior, or meal intake to nutrition team.
• Ensure all meals meet dietary and cultural preferences as directed by the Registered Dietitian.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean kitchen and dining environment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment; maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate kitchen logs such as food temperature and cleaning logs.

Connaissances

Food safety

Meal prep

Sanitation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certificate

Description du poste

Center for Elders’ Independence seeks a Kitchen Aide to support daily food service operations at the Oakland center. You will assist with food prep, serving meals, sanitation, and helping ensure nutritious, culturally appropriate meals for participants.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain). Prior healthcare food service experience is preferred, with knowledge of dietary restrictions and food safety practices.