Dishwasher/ Kitchen Assistant - Pinnacle Living

Cedarfield Kitchen Assistant

  - Full Time. 12-hour shift : 7am -8pm with a 1-hour lunch break. Rotating every other weekend. (3- 4 shifts per a week)

Job Description

Assists team members with daily preparation and production of menu items as specified by the Chef. Maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. No licensure required.

Job Duties

1. Maintains clean and organized food preparation and service areas in accordance with sanitary regulations and established guidelines (“side work”). This includes:
2. Maintains kitchen equipment to meet food safety and health department requirements. Reports malfunctioning equipment. Maintains a safe work environment.
3. Provides proper utensils to facilitate plating and presents food in an attractive and palatable way.
4. Ensures that the proper diets are served to each resident including therapeutic diets.
5. Report percent of food consumed to clinical team.
6. Serves meals in proper dining fashion. Ensures resident satisfaction with all food served.
7. Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
8. Trains other team members in food service skills, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
9. Assist with stocking of food and supplies.
10. May prepare and cook basic food items using proper equipment and established food preparation techniques following standard recipes.
11. Assists in maintaining records of resident menus selections, nourishments, production sheets and temperature logs.  Ensures that proper nourishment and supplies are kept in stock.
12. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Basic knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform entry-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at the community.
2. Knowledge of food production preparation techniques, including sanitation and storage.
3. Knowledge of Health Department regulations related to food storage, preparation and service in a licensed commercial kitchen.
4. Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
5. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Ability to lift 50lbs.
2. Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
3. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
4. Ability to taste and smell.
5. Exposure to heat and cold.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

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Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - Double Pay 
• PTO with a Cash Out option available  
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families 
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVALIBLE Depending on location.

Company Description

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 5th year in a row!  At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.