Building on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively lead non-profit community, is committed to provide a One-of-a-Kind, people-centered, planned senior community to serve all levels of senior living with extraordinary lifestyle experiences, compassionate care, and gracious hospitality.

Employee Values:

• Always put people first.
• Provide warm hospitality and heartfelt compassionate care.
• Family, celebration, tradition, good food & good people.
• Inclusive culture based on integrity, humility, and compassion. 
• Serving our residents and one another with respect. 
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enrichment. 
• A wonderful place to call home. 
• Environment of teamwork and trust for employees.

Our leadership extends beyond business goals and business results. It focuses on our Mission and Values, to guide our resident experience and our employee culture. 

The Culinary team of The Vineyards | California Armenian Home creates unforgettable long-term care experiences for our diverse senior population. Here you can use your skills in our fast-paced environment, in areas that range from leadership roles, culinary experiences, to lifestyle programs, and everything in between. No matter your role, you will help to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for our residents, guests, and staff. 

Position Summary:

Performs various kitchen cleaning and storage activities such as dish and pot washing, general kitchen cleaning, and the storing of food and non-food supplies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Operates dishwashing machine to properly wash and sanitize all dishes, silverware, glasses, utensils, and cooking equipment. 
• Sets up and maintains dish and pot washing areas. 
• Cleans production equipment as needed or directed by supervisor. 
• Removes waste from buildings on a regular basis.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards. 
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules. 
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures. 
• Assists with food preparation, transporting and plating. 
• Attends all in-services as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Previous experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Ability: 

• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population. 
• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. 
• Ability to respond promptly to residents needs. 
• Supports organization's goals and values. 
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. 
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed. 

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting. 
• Possible exposure to extremely hot water. 
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors. 
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual. 
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision. 

• 401k Retirement Savings (Eligibility after the completion of 3 months) 
• Health & Wellness Program
• Accrued Sick Pay 
• Direct Deposit 
• 24/7 monitored guard house for an extra layer of security