Culinary Aide

Assists with food services, handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events. The Culinary Aide helps ensure that the food tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events, as instructed.
• Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Serves resident meals accurately in accordance with the planned menu, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.
• Washes dishes, and other kitchen items. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.
• Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.
• Ensures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal. Stores dishes, and other kitchen items in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination.
• Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Maintains the security of the kitchen.
• Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.
• Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Completes tasks according to established time schedules.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
• Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends in-service education and applies instruction to job.

• Evening shift 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Weekend and weekdays, days vary.

• Eugene, OR 97401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.

• NOTE: Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position.

• Six months experience in Senior Living environment preferred.
• Experience in food service is desired.