Dining Services Aide

Job Details Location: Fellowship Cordele - Cordele, GA 31015 Shift: Day Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, presentation, and taste of well-balanced, nutritional meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and special diets each day in accordance with planned menus and recipes. Assist with food preparation and presentation for special meals, parties, events, etc. Comply with and maintain an organized workspace including food and supply storage areas. Operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively (e.g., meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, warmer cabinets). Adhere to and ensure the daily routine for the Line Cook/Pastry Chef is completed each working day. Assist with kitchen cleaning and sanitation while ensuring compliance with health and safety codes relevant to kitchen and food service operations; maintain a clean and sanitary work area. Maintain strict confidentiality of residents and/or Fellowship Home business so as not to disclose sensitive information or convey Fellowship Home in a negative way, including on social media outlets. Ensure the Lead Cook/KM is kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of Dining Services and of important factors affecting any/all operations. Qualifications High school diploma and at least 1 year of successful food preparation experience (preferred). ServSafe Certification, culinary degree, and/or training (preferred). Compassion and a desire for serving senior adults. Physical Requirements Body positions: sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling. Body movements: lift up to 20 lbs for one person, up to 40 lbs for two people; bend torso, reach, turn head and torso for up to 12‑hour intervals. Body senses: full use of eyes and ears; full power of speech. Mental Requirements Reading: read and comprehend written instructions pertaining to the care and oversight of residents; communicate verbally and in writing with peers and supervisors. Language: communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to give instructions, relay information, and carry on effective interchange with staff and residents. Social: relate well with others, provide a non‑hostile workplace, and respond positively to direction from peers and supervisors. Math: perform routine calculations and understand the processes and equations necessary to calculate recipe ingredients and quantity of food required. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fellowship Family