Culinary Assistant (Server/Dishwasher)

About Us:

 

Located in Columbus, Nebraska, Brookestone Acres is designed for seniors needing either short-term rehabilitation or skilled nursing services. At Brookestone Acres, we have a culture of rehabilitation and overall improvement of health. Our residents and patients are served by team members trained to meet the unique and specialized needs of each individual. Our team is dedicated to encouraging and motivating our patients to excel in therapy and regain daily life skills.

 

Why Apply:

 

If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Culinary Assistant has the opportunity to positively affect the lives of people every day! This vital position plays a big role in our day-to-day operations by providing Quality Life for each and every resident.

 

Professional Qualifications:

 

Culinary Assistants have the ability to understand and interpret either verbal or written directions. Culinary Assistants are able to read the labels on chemicals, cleaning solutions, cookbooks, etc. Culinary Assistants are able to understand the dangers that come with working with these products as well as the necessary equipment and supplies in the dietary department. This position is responsible for serving our residents breakfast and lunch, washing dishes, cleaning dining rooms and minor meal prep.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Culinary Assistants understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:

 

* lift, stir, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc.

 

* lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally each work day.

 

* lift thirty (30) pounds consistently.

 

* be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.

 

* go up and down stairs.

 

* bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.

 

* tolerate heat, steam, and food smells.

 

* use the typical kitchen utensils and machines.

 

* remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.

 

* able to get from one area to another while carrying dishes, supplies, etc.

 

* see and read well enough to read container labels, measuring equipment recipes, thermometers, meal tickets etc.

 

Benefits:

 

At Brookestone Acres we encourage personal growth, support educational opportunities, endorse continual learning and encourage people to stretch beyond their comfort zones. People who bring an inner commitment to excel will find an environment that enables them to do just that.

 

We offer a great benefit package for Full and Part-time employees. Benefits include:

 

Personal and Sick Day Accrual
Overtime Compensation
Health Care, Dental and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Life Insurance
401K
Formal Education Assistance Program
Mileage Assistance Program

 

This is a full time position, working week days every other weekend and every other holiday Required work hours 6:30am to 2:30pm. Wage is dependent on experience starting at.

Qualified candidates will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.