Culinary Aide

pDescription/ppnbsp;/ppAssists 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./ppbr//ppstrongEssential Functions/strong/pulliPrepares 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./liliEnsures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner./liliServes resident meals accurately in accordance with the planned menu, and food preferences./liliLabels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies./liliWashes 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./liliKeeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food./liliPerforms cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals./liliPerforms duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed./liliEnsures 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./liliReports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner./liliUses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste./liliMaintains the security of the kitchen./liliPerforms all duties using proper safety techniques./liliOperates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly./liliCompletes tasks according to established time schedules./liliWorks cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center./liliInteracts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors./liliEnsures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts./li/ulpstrongOther Functions/strong/pulliPerforms other duties as assigned./liliAttends in-service education and applies instruction to job./li/ulpstrongSalary Description/strong/ppStarts at $15.25/hr - depends on experience/ppJob Type: Part-time/ppShift:/pulliEvening shift 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Weekend and weekdays, days vary./li/ulpAbility to commute/relocate:/pulliEugene, OR 97401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)/li/ulpWork Location: In person/ppRequirements/ppnbsp;strongKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/strong/pulliKnowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques./liliAbility to read and write at a level appropriate for the job./liliAbility to communicate effectively with residents and their family members./liliAbility to be patient and polite./liliAbility to be accurate, concise and detail-oriented./liliAbility to read, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means./li/ulpstrongLicenses/Certification/strong/pulliNOTE: 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./li/ulpstrongExperience/strong/pulliSix months experience in Senior Living environment preferred./liliExperience in food service is desired./li/ul