Food Preparation Associate

2 weeks ago


Visalia, California, United States Quail Park Full time

Quail Park Memory Care Residences of Visalia is a beautifully designed Memory Care facility that emphasizes resident engagement and personal growth. Become a valued member of our team today.

Dining Services Assistant Overview

Are you passionate about serving older adults? At Quail Park Memory Care Residences of Visalia, we prioritize providing a safe, healthy, and clean environment for our residents, and our Dining Services Assistants play a crucial role in achieving this goal. In this position, you will be responsible for washing all kitchenware, including pots, pans, and dishes, ensuring they are returned to their proper locations. You will also maintain records of wash water temperatures and document any significant food waste or broken items. Additionally, you will manage the disposal of garbage and recycling while keeping the kitchen and dish area tidy. As part of the Signature Dining team, you will assist in preparing and delivering room service trays and support food preparation as needed.

Benefits for Dining Services Assistants

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance (for full-time employees)
  • Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
  • Retirement benefits or accounts
  • Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
  • Workplace perks such as meals and coffee
  • Flexible scheduling options

Minimum Qualifications for Dining Services Assistants:

  • Prior experience in dishwashing within a restaurant or senior living environment is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to exceptional customer service and a desire to exceed expectations
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively to communicate with residents, guests, and team members
  • Compliance with all health-related and food-handling regulations as required by local or state authorities
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification
  • Current Food Handlers certification
  • Subject to pre-employment screening, including physical, drug, TB testing, and background checks

Key Responsibilities of Dining Services Assistants:

  • Prepare the dishwashing machine for operation during assigned shifts
  • Wash all kitchenware utilized during the shift
  • Ensure all china, glassware, silverware, and equipment are returned to designated areas post-cleaning
  • At the end of the shift, clean the dishwashing machine according to established procedures
  • Dispose of all kitchen and dish room garbage in appropriate containers throughout the shift
  • Mop dish room and kitchen floors as needed
  • Assist with daily, weekly, or monthly kitchen cleaning tasks as assigned
  • Support cooks and dining room staff in preparing and delivering room service trays
  • Assist the Director of Signature Dining, Lead Cook, and Cook with food preparation as directed
  • May help prepare carts for delivery

Compensation Details:

Starting wage: $16 - $16.81 per hour

For more information on benefits, please refer to the Quail Park Benefits Webpage.

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