Culinary Assistant

Aspire Transitional Care, a 50-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Flagstaff community since 2020. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including transitional care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Aspire Transitional Care above other communities as a great place to work. Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefit options such as healthcare insurance, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous Paid Time Off, Same Day Pay (through RAIN instant pay), tuition reimbursement, professional development, along with so much more! Job Ad The Culinary Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Culinary Operations policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Provide Platinum Service® to each resident, guest and staff member. Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and the established policies and procedures. Assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties. Set up meal trays, food carts and the dining room, as instructed. Distribute and collect menus as necessary. Set up and prepare food for the upcoming meal. Set up the menu for the upcoming meal. Assist with bussing tables during and after meals. Check meal trays for accuracy before distribution. Ensure appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Assist with the set up and refill of catering and/or buffet functions. Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed. Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Assist in food preparation as requested. Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed. Assist with cleaning the dining area and the backroom kitchen area as needed. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge and Critical Skills Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions. Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public. Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families. Education and Experience Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position. Food service and/or hospitality experience preferred The Goodman Group This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses. EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr