CULINARY OPERATIONS AIDE

Culinary Operations Aide

Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Happiness Works

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence.

We're the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes:

• Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers
• Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers
• A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities
• A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants
• A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals

Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We're a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning.

Why Work With Us?

At Annandale Village, you're not just filling a role—you're joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone's life.

We offer:

• A supportive, mission-driven culture
• Strong onboarding and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A workplace where you're valued and appreciated

What Else Is Included at Annandale?

Along with your base wage, you receive:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Free meal during your shift
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan → With a 3% employer match
• Training & growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Holiday Premium Pay
• For hourly employees: double time for major holidays worked
• For hourly employees: time-and-a-half on select days that matter to our residents and families—like Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day
• Annual pay increases based on performance

Position Purpose - Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and maintaining sanitary conditions as regulated by the state in the kitchen and dining area. Assists in the supervision of Villagers and work groups in cleaning of the cafeteria and kitchen area.

Required Qualifications

Ability to cook, prepare and serve a variety of foods according to written or oral instructions.

Ability to communicate with and instruct Villagers and work groups.

Must be at least 18 years of age, to operate Annandale Vehicles/Golf Carts, employee must have a valid Class C Georgia Driver's License with 3 years driving experience, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritious meals on schedule to meet dietary needs of the Villager.

Portion food according to standard procedure and dietary requirements of the Villagers.

Maintain clean and orderly work area, storerooms, coolers, and cafeteria, including sweeping and mopping.

Consistently follow quality assurance program to meet health, sanitation, and licensing requirements.

Assists with proper storage of foods packaged and cooked.

Assists in the supervision and training of Villagers in the kitchen.

Observes and adheres to county and state health and sanitation standards.

Prepares and serves nutritious meals on schedule to meet the dietary needs of the Villagers at D. Scott Hudgens.

Transports and serves food at D. Scott Hudgens as instructed by dietitian.

Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the facility residents.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write and speak English; add, subtract and utilize measuring devices.
2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
3. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
5. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
7. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
8. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

FT (40) 9:45 am- 6:00 pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) with every other weekend 6:00 am - 6:00 pm.