Culinary Associate in Healthcare Facility

LIVIA Health and Senior Living is a brand new Wellness Community providing Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing services located in East Hanover, NJ. We believe in creating a positive and nurturing work environment where growth opportunity is encouraged and supported. Competitive wages, strong benefits package, and employee morale programs along with our philosophy were designed to make Livia employer of choice.

Culinary Associate - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Culinary Associate assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Places prepared food on plates with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director/Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards.
• The Culinary Associate must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
• The Culinary Associate consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values.
• Follow Resident Rights’ policies at all times
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
• Follow appropriate dress code; conduct yourself in a caring courteous and professional manner
• Attend and complete in-service training programs
• Aware of the safety of all residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Including: the community adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with role in carrying out the community’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Specialized training in foodservice is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16