Dietary Aide/Cook

Harvest Home & Inwood Crossing Assisted Living/Memory Care is currently seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Ownership

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

Ensure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests. Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations. Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and availability of all dining services cookware, dishware, etc. Keep food prep, dining areas and/or dish room areas clean and sanitary. Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality of food preparation and presentation.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
• Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict or resident complaints.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents’ needs. Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
• Ensures quality of food at all times. Ensures food is cooked to correct temperatures and served at correct temperatures.
• Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
• Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.