Responsibilities
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
- Maintain kitchen and dish room area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
- Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
- Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
- Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
- Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining temperature logs.
- Assist with the transportation and proper storage of food and supplies.
- Complete assigned food preparation as required.
- Adhere to standard food safety practices.
- Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
- Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Attend pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen prior to meal service.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers, and residents.
- Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude.
- Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
- Accept and effectively follow directions from superiors or other experienced staff.
- Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
- Give and welcome feedback.
- Must abide by company uniform policy.
- Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.