Culinary Associate - Revere, United States - Hebrew SeniorLife
Description
Overview:
Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, thats uniquely possible. Because here were supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.
Our benefits include:
Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
Generous paid time off
On-site health and wellness programming
Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
An employee recognition program
Understand and follow all Kosher regulations
Have knowledge and understanding of menus each day
Have knowledge of and execute proper food handling
Have knowledge of and execute portion control
Communicate production needs to the Supervisor
Communicate quality and food experience to Supervisor
Hold all food at proper temperatures to ensure food is presented attractively
Cover, label, and date all food to be stored in the refrigerators and freezers
Clean, sanitize, and maintain all work areas, storage areas, utensils and equipment according to the latest regulatory (state, Kosher) requirements
Recognize problems and work towards improving systems and procedures
Attend regular meetings as assigned
Recognize problems and work toward improving processes and procedures. Communicates issues/concerns to leadership, offers suggestions and solutions and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Serves as a resource/mentor to the team, new employees, and students (if applicable)
Practices in accordance with established standards of care for safety of residents, self and co-workers
Wears slip resistant shoes. A clean uniform as approved by the facility and ID badges are job requirements.
Identifies and reports basic safety issues or problems (ex. Spills) and takes action whenever appropriate
Uses equipment as trained and according to organizational policy
Promotes the health and safety of all by following established infection control procedures (i.e., hand washing, use of personal protective equipment)
Follows and stays updated on processes and policies within department and organization
Perform additional related duties as directed
Position Responsibilities specific to packaging and deliver
Make sure work area is clean and sanitized
Have knowledge of all menu items
Pay close attention to items on each menu and make sure each slip is filled correctly
Have knowledge and understand Kosher and Non Kosher items
Package each meal neatly and securely
Make sure the correct meal goes to the correct apartment
Delivery only during delivery times
Fulfill any items missed
Perform additional related duties as directed
1-3 years of experience in the food service industry, preferable in a healthcare setting
Food Handler Certification certified within 3 months of hire
High School or equivalent plus post high school specializing in food service training.
Knowledge and experience of methods and procedures involved in cooking, salad preparation, sandwich making, sanitation, and storage.
Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language