What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Helper position at Magnolia Assisted Living?
About us
Magnolia Assisted Living is under new management! We strive for a professional, supportive, and rewarding environment for our employees where our goal is to provide compassionate patient centered care in an assisted living/residential care environment with a team-centered approach.
We are currently seeking part-time and full-time dietary aides at our Ellsworth, ME location.
Job Summary:
Dietary aides will assist the cook in preparing and cook meals for residents and maintain a clean kitchen.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
- Assists in preparing various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Serves appropriate portions of food to residents, guests, employees.
- Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
- Inventories supplies and equipment.
- Assists cook with meals and menus.
- Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
- Properly uses Personal Protection Equipment, such as gloves, hairnet, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
- Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
Education and Experience:
- High school or GED equivalent.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Food Handlers Certificate, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Requires extended periods of walking and standing, lifting and bending
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18