Culinary Associate

Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here we’re supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
• A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
• Generous paid time off
• On-site health and wellness programming
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• An employee recognition program

• Understand and follow all Kosher regulations
• Have knowledge and understanding of menus each day
• Have knowledge of and execute proper food handling
• Have knowledge of and execute portion control
• Communicate production needs to the Supervisor
• Communicate quality and food experience to Supervisor
• Hold all food at proper temperatures to ensure food is presented attractively
• Cover, label, and date all food to be stored in the refrigerators and freezers
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain all work areas, storage areas, utensils and equipment according to the latest regulatory (state, Kosher) requirements
• Recognize problems and work towards improving systems and procedures
• Attend regular meetings as assigned
• Recognize problems and work toward improving processes and procedures. Communicates issues/concerns to leadership, offers suggestions and solutions and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serves as a resource/mentor to the team, new employees, and students (if applicable)
• Practices in accordance with established standards of care for safety of residents, self and co-workers
• Wears slip resistant shoes. A clean uniform as approved by the facility and ID badges are job requirements.
• Identifies and reports basic safety issues or problems (ex. Spills) and takes action whenever appropriate
• Uses equipment as trained and according to organizational policy
• Promotes the health and safety of all by following established infection control procedures (i.e., hand washing, use of personal protective equipment)
• Follows and stays updated on processes and policies within department and organization
• Perform additional related duties as directed

Position Responsibilities specific to packaging and deliver
Make sure work area is clean and sanitized
• Have knowledge of all menu items
• Pay close attention to items on each menu and make sure each slip is filled correctly
• Have knowledge and understand Kosher and Non Kosher items
• Package each meal neatly and securely
• Make sure the correct meal goes to the correct apartment
• Delivery only during delivery times
• Fulfill any items missed
• Perform additional related duties as directed

• 1-3 years of experience in the food service industry, preferable in a healthcare setting
• Food Handler Certification certified within 3 months of hire
• High School or equivalent plus post high school specializing in food service training.
• Knowledge and experience of methods and procedures involved in cooking, salad preparation, sandwich making, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language