Kitchen Aide/Dishwasher

Kitchen Aide

CiminoCare is a family-owned company that looks to employ caregivers that are compassionate, self-motivated, and proud to be a part of a team of professionals. Providing security, care, and assistance in a serene setting is an ideal fit for a candidate who enjoys working with seniors. Come join a growing company who has flourished by providing seniors with Old World Hospitality!

Come work for a family owned company that appreciates and values your skills. Enjoy a job that makes an impact everyday!

Benefits offered to full time staff include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

The Kitchen Aide supports the Dining Services Department by assisting with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation to ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. The Kitchen Aide plays an important role in enhancing the dining experience and overall quality of life for seniors while maintaining compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to residents, family members, guests, and team members.
• Assist in serving meals in accordance with residents' dietary needs, preferences, and physician-ordered diets.
• Assist with receiving and storing food, supplies and deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the Administrator of items that need to be replenished.
• Assist with ordering, inventory counts and documentation.
• Help create a positive dining experience that promotes resident satisfaction and dignity.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident requests during meal service.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning food items.
• Assist with meal plating and serving according to established portion control and presentation standards.
• Ensure food is served at proper temperatures and in compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment using proper sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen workstations, food preparation areas, dining rooms, and storage areas.
• Remove trash and recyclables and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Comply with all community policies, state regulations, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Use kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals safely and according to established procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Certificate in food preparation and/or culinary degree, preferred
• Prior experience working in food service, preferred
• Each employee must have a physical examination and tuberculin test performed by a physician. The tests are to be completed with results within seven (7) days after hire, unless regulations stipulate completion before employment. If the exams are not completed within this timeframe, the employee will be placed on suspension until they are completed.
• The Department of Social Services (DSS) licensing agency requires that LiveScan (fingerprinting) be completed on criminal convictions and be submitted for the purpose of conducting a criminal record review. The DDS will issue an approval or denial according to the criminal clearance reports. Approval must be obtained in order to retain employment.
• All employees are required to complete a drug screening
• All employees must keep their FIRST-AID certification current

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Demonstrates respect, patience, and compassion when interacting with residents.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Adheres to all food safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Provides exceptional customer service and supports resident satisfaction.
• Demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Supports the community's mission of providing quality care and services to seniors.
• Mental ability: must be able to handle stress well, stay calm under pressure. Must be able to think and make decisions consistent with policies and procedures and licensing regulations

Working conditions:

• Works in a senior living community, including Assisted Living and Memory Care environments.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, cleaning products, and kitchen equipment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts based on operational needs.

Body positioning: spend time bending, twisting or lifting up to 50 pound, keeping or regaining balance, making repetitive motions, standing, using your hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, walking and running