BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC
Dining Services Associate - PT
BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC, Mcpherson, Kansas, United States, 67460
Job Details
Level Entry
Job Location Bluestem PACE - McPherson, KS
Position Type Part Time
Education Level Prefer High School grad or GED
Travel Percentage None
Job Shift Day
Description
Bluestem PACE is looking for a part-time Culinary Associate to join our team! The hours for this position are 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! - Tailored for part-time employees!
At Bluestem Communities, we value our part-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a part-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:
Financial wellness and security 401(k) plan
with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Wellness and support benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal perks
Meal Discounts
at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you-visit our Careers page today!
Position Overview:
The Culinary Associate will assist the Lead Culinary Associate in preparing and serving the main meal at the Day Center.
Essential Job Functions:
Food Handling
Demonstrate appropriate handling of food and operating supplies Check and record inventory on a timely basis Assist in checking in and putting away food and supplies upon delivery Understand and follow food portion controls Understand and follow safe food handling procedures Avoid wasting food or supplies. Maintenance & Sanitation
Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness in assigned areas Keep all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order Clean and sanitizes food preparation area and sink Wash dishes and take out trash in assigned areas Use good sanitation practices as described in PACE policy and procedures Follow daily/weekly/monthly cleaning lists appropriately Use all kitchen equipment appropriately Menus and Labels
Assist Dietitian in preparing menus when consulted Print daily menus and prepare them for the following day Food Preparation
Understand and adhere to participants' nutritional needs as specified on their diet cards Remain alert to participants' changing dietary and health concerns Consult daily menus to determine which foods will be served for that day Prepare food according to menus, recipes and diet cards Organization and Food Preparation
Delegate food preparation duties to temporary assistant (s) when needed Assist in obtaining meal cards from participants in a timely manner Ensure that food prepared in the PACE kitchen is ready at the proper time Is knowledgeable about proper hand hygiene in regard to food services settings Policies & Procedures
Follow PACE Policy and Procedures and standards for preparing, handling, serving, and storing food Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperatures Notify Lead Culinary Associate if food temperatures are out of range Meal Service
Serve residents in the dining area Serve participants in the dining area Monitor snack area supplies and refills it as necessary Monitor PACE participants to verify that they are eating the foods specified on their diet cards Performs Temporary Supervisory Functions
Perform the responsibilities of the Lead Culinary Aide when he/she is absent When Lead Culinary Aide is absent, is able to supervise a temporary Culinary Aide Is able to perform all jobs in the department Provide leadership by example Basic Understanding of Technology (These duties are performed alongside the Lead Culinary Associate)
Create monthly menus using Microsoft Word Create and update participants meals cards using Microsoft Excel Chart participants meal consumption daily to reflect attendance using a PACE online platform Communicate via e-mail to contracted meal service providers, contracted operating supply providers, and general communication with other staff Qualifications and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age Prefer one year or more institutional cooking experience. Additional education in cooking or cooking related field is helpful
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Level Entry
Job Location Bluestem PACE - McPherson, KS
Position Type Part Time
Education Level Prefer High School grad or GED
Travel Percentage None
Job Shift Day
Description
Bluestem PACE is looking for a part-time Culinary Associate to join our team! The hours for this position are 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! - Tailored for part-time employees!
At Bluestem Communities, we value our part-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a part-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:
Financial wellness and security 401(k) plan
with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Wellness and support benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal perks
Meal Discounts
at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you-visit our Careers page today!
Position Overview:
The Culinary Associate will assist the Lead Culinary Associate in preparing and serving the main meal at the Day Center.
Essential Job Functions:
Food Handling
Demonstrate appropriate handling of food and operating supplies Check and record inventory on a timely basis Assist in checking in and putting away food and supplies upon delivery Understand and follow food portion controls Understand and follow safe food handling procedures Avoid wasting food or supplies. Maintenance & Sanitation
Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness in assigned areas Keep all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order Clean and sanitizes food preparation area and sink Wash dishes and take out trash in assigned areas Use good sanitation practices as described in PACE policy and procedures Follow daily/weekly/monthly cleaning lists appropriately Use all kitchen equipment appropriately Menus and Labels
Assist Dietitian in preparing menus when consulted Print daily menus and prepare them for the following day Food Preparation
Understand and adhere to participants' nutritional needs as specified on their diet cards Remain alert to participants' changing dietary and health concerns Consult daily menus to determine which foods will be served for that day Prepare food according to menus, recipes and diet cards Organization and Food Preparation
Delegate food preparation duties to temporary assistant (s) when needed Assist in obtaining meal cards from participants in a timely manner Ensure that food prepared in the PACE kitchen is ready at the proper time Is knowledgeable about proper hand hygiene in regard to food services settings Policies & Procedures
Follow PACE Policy and Procedures and standards for preparing, handling, serving, and storing food Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperatures Notify Lead Culinary Associate if food temperatures are out of range Meal Service
Serve residents in the dining area Serve participants in the dining area Monitor snack area supplies and refills it as necessary Monitor PACE participants to verify that they are eating the foods specified on their diet cards Performs Temporary Supervisory Functions
Perform the responsibilities of the Lead Culinary Aide when he/she is absent When Lead Culinary Aide is absent, is able to supervise a temporary Culinary Aide Is able to perform all jobs in the department Provide leadership by example Basic Understanding of Technology (These duties are performed alongside the Lead Culinary Associate)
Create monthly menus using Microsoft Word Create and update participants meals cards using Microsoft Excel Chart participants meal consumption daily to reflect attendance using a PACE online platform Communicate via e-mail to contracted meal service providers, contracted operating supply providers, and general communication with other staff Qualifications and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age Prefer one year or more institutional cooking experience. Additional education in cooking or cooking related field is helpful
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.