Culinary Aide AM part time

We are looking for someone to join our AMAZING kitchen staff with the best hours in town at our awesome assisted living! 7a-9a! Every other weekend and every other holiday is required. (You have the rest of the day to play!) 

Purpose of this position:

The cook/server works with the chef, other cooks and servers, and kitchen employees preparing or directing meal preparation. Responsible for provision of high-quality meal service, compliance with menus, policies, procedures, and regulations in the safe handling of foods and utensils. Maintains a clean kitchen and follows safe food handling practices. 

Qualifications: 

Must be able to pass the state-mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing. We can train you to serve the residents! 

Essential Functions:

• Meal service: Preparation  beverages for meals, within guidelines of menu, policy, procedure, and regulations. Assure meals are served on time, at the proper temperature


• Assures food is served properly, at the correct temperatures, and in an appetizing manner.


• Take resident breakfast orders, and clear place setting when finished. 


• Resident satisfaction: assure attention is paid to resident likes and dislikes, including offering alternate selections that meet resident preferences.


• Assures compliance with diet orders, monitors weights and nutritional status of residents (in cooperation with the Resident Services Coordinator)


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General Responsibilities:

• Be a goodwill ambassador for this living center


• Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”


• Participate in training opportunities


• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts


• Report to work as scheduled


• Treat all residents with dignity and respect


• Comply with infection control protocols


• Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality


• Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook


• Compliance with the code of conduct included in the Employee handbook


• All other duties as may be needed to assure the goals and obligations of this living center are met

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

• Able to lift 50 pounds 


• Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time.


• Able to perform physically repetitive work.


• Able to tolerate exposure to cold (including freezing) and hot (including steam) temperatures.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, and supervisors.


• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English


• Emotional stability to appropriately handle staff supervision and resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Hourly Wage and benefits as stated in the Employee Handbook.


• Eligible for a 2% increase in pay rate after 90 days of employment with a satisfactory review.


• Annual increase in pay rate is merit-based, as determined by a comprehensive, written performance review conducted by the supervisor and Administrator.

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Heritage Property Management is committed to excellence in all we do. That includes hiring and supporting team members who share our core values. When you work with us, you’ll see first-hand how important our residents are to us, and how our six core values: Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential, and Balance reflect in our everyday interactions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.