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Culinary Assistant

SR Companies, Venice, Florida, United States, 34292

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Summary Enhances and improves the SRI Management experience specifically in Artful Dining for residents, families, and guests, demonstrates and promotes SRIM's core value of the golden rule, and under general supervision, assists with food preparation and serving by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists when needed in preparation of food according to the established menu

Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules

Follows proper cleaning procedures when washing and storing all dishes

Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a daily basis

Cleans kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents

Performs daily general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room according to established cleaning schedules

Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates

Responds promptly and courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests for assistance

Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding

Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates

Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits

Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor

Knows, understands, and follows established policies and procedures in emergency situations

Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments

Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures

Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management

Complies with attendance and call off policy

Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service meetings, and mandatory meetings

Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy

Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor

Knows, understands, and follows HIPAA regulations

Assists with the training of new employees in dining services when necessary

Takes initiative in work, seeks out additional information, and offers solutions/suggestions

Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties

Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or less than one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Other

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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