Culinary Server- Creekside at Elfindale

Shift: Weekday and Weekend Availability required for 11:00am -7:30pm or 4:00pm-7:30pm

Personal Qualifications

Culinary Aides have a strong desire to relate to and work with the
elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive
image. Culinary Aides find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing
excellent office services. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the
dignity in people's lives.

Professional Qualifications

Culinary Aides have the ability to understand and interpret
either verbal or written directions. Culinary Aides are able to read the labels on chemicals,
cleaning solutions, cookbooks, etc. Culinary Aides are able to understand the dangers that
come with working with these products as well as the necessary equipment and supplies in
the culinary department.

Physical Requirements

Culinary Aides understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:
lift, stir, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc.
lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally each work day.
lift thirty (30) pounds consistently.
be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head
and below their waist.
go up and down stairs.
bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.
tolerate heat, steam, and food smells.
use the typical kitchen utensils and machines.
remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.
able to get from one area to another while carrying dishes, supplies, etc.
see and read well enough to read container labels, measuring equipment recipes,
thermometers, etc.

Key Result Areas

• Consistently uses the Vetter Senior Living Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday
  decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both
  residents and staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve
  customer service.
• Provide quality culinary services, including food service, programs and activities that
  meet the needs of residents and guests.
• Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their
  limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.
• Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your
  ability to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures
  when performing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff.
• Be a reliable and positive member of the facility's team.
• Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.