Food Service Assistant

Avenir Senior Living is a leading provider of care for Alzheimer's Disease and other related Dementia . Our Managers and employees play a very special role in the lives of our residents. Become a part of our team and join us in our mission to provide the highest possible level of care through our commitment to life-long learning and development. We offer full-time and part-time positions with comprehensive medical coverage. We Are Growing Avenir Senior Living isexperiencing tremendous growth and we are constantly seeking the most talented and passionate people to join our team. Avenir Senior Living is growing not only within its home state, but also in surrounding states. Tofacilitate this rapid growth, we encourage you to submit your resume and/orapplication for you your desired position for us to keep on file. Position: Food Service Assistant Location: Scottsdale, AZ Job Id: 191 # of Openings: 1 POSITION TITLE: Food Service Assistant SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Culinary Services STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt Position Summary : Assist Director and cook on staff during work schedule and provides full-scope, hands-on production of providing cleaning and food service assistance in the Community. Responsible for maintaining a high level of quality service and cleanliness. Essential Job Functions: Exemplify at all times the Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization. Ability to perform dishwasher responsibilities consist of some or all of the following: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen Wash and sort soiled dishes Set and organize dish stations including dish machines and sinks Ensure floors are clean and dry Ensure sanitation of all food dispensaries Show ability to maintain logs, test, and document multiple types of sanitizing solutions. Ability to assist when directed in properly labeling all open and unopen food containers. Knowledge in all areas of sanitation of kitchen appliances, equipment, cutlery, and cookware. Ability to assist cook and Director with any duties pertaining to kitchen support, serving, and meal prep as needed basis. Ability to help identify and communicate food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance to promote improved food service to residents. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to follow the following in all interactions with residents, fellow employees and guests: We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We embrace and value our differences. We make residents, employees and guests feel important. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details. Education Required: High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience. Years of Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience. Knowledge/Skills: Support with food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility Knowledge in all area of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Good communication skills (oral and written) Good inter-departmental communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/management staff. Must hold current state required sanitation (Safe Food Handling) certification/license. Other Information: Physical activities of the position Lifts up to 50 lbs. occasionally Carries up to 50 lbs. occasionally Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally Talks and listen occasionally Stands and walks 8 hours per day (combined) - 8 hour day Employee handles food frequently. Physical requirements of the job Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception and field of visions: Ability to perform job requirements, maintain a safe work environment, ability to read and communicate effectively. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme heat, hazards and other environmental conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation (oven cleaners). AvenirSenior Living is a growing company with a solid foundation that offers their team the following: Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical insurance coverage Flexible hours Rewarding work environment Continuouseducation, training, and development Our employeeshave certified us as a Great Place To Work! Click HERE to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr