Cardigan Ridge Senior Living Hiring for Food Service Assistant at Shoreview, MN Full Time

Job Description

Essential Job Functions (Including but not limited to the following)

• Work with staff to deliver exceptional food options daily and for special events.

• Demonstrate the knowledge of food-borne diseases and prevention methods.

• Remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately in emergency or stressful situations.

• Examine food products and supplies for quality and quantity.

• Utilize proper storage containers, label and date storage containers, and record shortages.

• Utilize food preparation tools, equipment and appliances in a safe, sanitary method.

• Weigh, measure, mix, bake and cook ingredients.

• Apply professional knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs of older adult population.

• Minimize waste.

• Practice strict personal hygiene.

• Monitor and document time/temperature of food and appliances daily.

• Listen and respond appropriately to tenants and guest complaints and concerns.

• Place food and supplies in dry storage, refrigerator, cooler and/or freezer to ensure food safety.

• Avoid cross-contamination.

• Meet daily mealtime schedule.

• Practice proper portion control.

• Assist with general cleaning to maintain a safe, clean kitchen.

• Recycle cans, plastic, and cardboard in proper areas.

• Coordinate with Food Service Director to complete work schedule for Dietary Aides and document any incident reports for emergencies as necessary.

• Encourage Dietary Aides to follow policies and procedures and ServSafe regulations.

• Follows dress code policy daily.

• Use and document, food service logs, temperature & cooler logs daily and monthly.

Required Qualifications

• High school education.

• Previous work experience with food service, production and cooking.

• Sensitive to the needs and concerns of the senior population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Certificate.

• Experience working with senior adults.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to approximately 30 lbs. or more.

• Minimal exposure to Blood borne Pathogens, Infectious Diseases.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.

• Exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat.

• Exposure to unpredictable people, behaviors, situations and pets.

• Exposure to illnesses and frailties of tenants.