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Culinary Services Aide

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, SD 57401

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description

*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILBLE*

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Eighth grade education or equivalent. (Must be at least 16 years of age)
Experience: None. On the job training provided

SHIFT:

  • Full-time Dining Assist
    • Day shift 6AM-2PM
  • Full-time/Part-time Culinary Associate
    • Day Shift 6AM-2PM
  • Part-time Dining Assist, benefit eligible. 6-2:30pm
  • Positions will include weekend and holiday rotation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct assistance in all dietary functions as instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Performs a variety of duties prior to, during and after meals are served. Duties include preparing, dishing, and serving certain foods and beverages. Also includes washing dishes and clean-up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up dining room, food and drink carts and meal trays for distribution and according to menu and diet instructions.
  • Bring residents to and from the dining room at mealtimes.
  • Distribute and assist residents in filling out menus.
  • Assist in preparing and dishing-up of certain foods such as fruits, desserts, breads, toast, etc.
  • Assist with serving drinks and meals to residents in designated areas while maintaining dignity and respect and within a timely manner.
  • Chart amounts of fluids and food eaten by residents. Document in kiosk.
  • Clear dishes and food trays from carts, tables in resident dining room, resident rooms, and clean tables.
  • Scrape and wash dishes and utensils.
  • Assist to wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
  • Operates/cleans automatic dishwasher per departmental operating procedures
  • Sort and return clean dishes and utensils to proper place. Inspect dishes for cracks or chips and discard as appropriate.
  • Assure utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal
  • Sweep/mopping floors as directed.
  • Daily/weekly/monthly cleaning duties.
  • Remove garbage from receptacles and take to dumpsters. Replace liners.
  • Keep work areas, carts and equipment in kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitary per departmental procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Assist residents with dining as designated. (additional training required).

PAY AND BENEFITS:
Starting Pay: $14.70/hour; wage dependent on experience

Potential sign-on bonus

Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.