Full job description

Job Overview
Swifthaven has several positions open in the facility kitchen/dining room. We are seeking the following:

A Full time staff member to assist with our kitchen needs. Shifts vary 630-1p/ 8a-1p & 3p-6p. Basic kitchen skills required.

A part time staff member to assist our kitchen and residents with preparing for meal service. Serving meals, cleaning up dining room/dishes after the meal. Wiping down and resetting tables, sweeping floor (when needed), taking out garbage from dining room, occassionaly doing meal dishes.

Duties

• Assist in food preparation and meal assembly according to menus and light dietary restrictions
• Serve meals to residents
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, including cleaning, bussing, and sanitizing utensils and surfaces
• Follow proper food handling procedures to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations
• Assist with food storage
• Ensure timely delivery of meals during scheduled service times
• Adhere to all safety protocols related to food production, sanitation, and workplace safety

Skills

• Experience in assisted living, nursing home, or hospital environments preferred
• Background in food production, culinary arts, or the food industry is beneficial
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
• Strong time management skills to handle meal prep within scheduled times
• Ability to perform food handling, cooking, serving, and meal preparation tasks efficiently
• Excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents and staff
• Familiarity with dietary department procedures and dietetics principles is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work independently when needed