Culinary Aide

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion.

We are looking for a Culinary Aide who is interested in growing with the best and most empathetic staff around! At our facility, you will be responsible for cleaning all prep equipment, silverware, glassware, and dishes according to sanitation requirements. You'll be responsible for keeping the dish cart and dish storage areas organized and assisting the kitchen in keeping the line and prep areas organized and clean. The ideal candidate understands that their role is beyond the daily cleaning of the facility; it is about making this place home to our Peaceful Pines family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Ensures the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
• Promotes and supports a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Greet residents in a professional and courteous manner while focusing on excellent dining service.
• Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine.
• Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine.
• Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine and organize them properly.
• Empty trash containers regularly.
• Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
• Perform additional cleaning duties as requested.
• Clean food prep stations and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintains sanitation serving and dining areas, including wiping off tables and chairs during and at end of scheduled shift.
• Assist with loading plates into the warmer and passing plates through the window during mealtimes.
• Assist with prep cooking as needed.
• Stocking and re-stocking supplies.
• Assisting with putting away freight.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stand or walk for a full shift and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Dependability and a contagiously positive attitude.
• A team player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
• A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email hrdept@hmecompanies.net