Main characteristics
- Location
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Company
- American House Senior Living Communities
Job summary
:Position Summary
Under the direction of the Culinary Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring a high-quality, safe and positive dining experience for our Residents. Supporting the Kitchen staff and Dining Room Team in the organization, preparation and service of all Food and Beverage related tasks needed to serve our Residents.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents
Works closely with the Culinary Director and staff
Cleans and sanitizes tables, washes dishes, and performs other general and assigned cleaning tasks
Loads and unloads materials, cleans equipment, and assists in all areas where assigned
Maintain proper water temperatures, chemicals and daily records for the dishwasher
Manages three-compartment sinks, keeping organization and proper sanitation as a primary focus in order to clean dishes, pots, and pans
Maintain a clean work area; removes garbage, refuse and trash when necessary
Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen areas, coolers, refrigerators, dry-storages, dining room side stations and passageways, remote kitchens, bars and bistros
Assists with special events set-up and tear-down in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
Assists in other operations as needed; other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director
Required Skills/Abilities:
Good communication skills and a compassion for older adults
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
Previous training and experience in dietary/food service procedures and techniques.
Education and Requirements:
No Educational requirements
Minimum 16 years of age
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and TB test
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus