Culinary Associate
2 days ago
Tampa
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: The Culinary Associate is responsible for working in every aspect of the culinary department. This position is responsible for serving, supporting the chefs, preparing silverware, and ensuring that residents have a quality dining experience through the entire process. Duties & Responsibilities: • Greet and seat residents and guests., • Always be ready to assist residents in sitting and in rising from the table., • Serve food in an efficient and professional manner., • Label and date all food., • Keep the dining and service areas clean and sanitary., • Approach and interact with residents, guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner., • Take food and beverage orders and serve meals as they are ordered., • Have a good knowledge of the presentation of food being served and ingredients in all menu items., • Clear tables of glasses, silverware, dishes, etc. when residents and guests have finished a course or their meal according to Company protocol., • Deliver and retrieve trays to and from residents’ apartments as needed., • Assist other associates as needed., • Maintain a clean dining room, chairs, windows, floors and all work areas., • Assist with washing of dishes as needed., • Sweep carpets/floors between seating’s or when needed and vacuum daily., • Attend and participate in all meetings and training as directed by Company policy and the Dining Services Director (DSD)., • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when on duty., • Be constantly watchful of signs that residents are not able to function independently or a change in resident’s behavior. Report all signs to the DSD following the Company policies and procedures., • Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous situations to the DSD as discovered and take appropriate action as necessary., • Ensure understanding of and compliance with all regulations regarding residents’ rights., • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident, associate, Community and Company information deemed as such., • Maintain a clean and safe resident environment., • Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts., • Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily., • Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended., • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Required Skills & Abilities: • Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, have safety awareness, and be a team player., • Must possess good communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent time management skills., • High school diploma or equivalent OR three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds., • Able to stand or walk 75% of the day., • Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping., • Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions., • Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed., • Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.