Prep Cook/Dishwasher in Tucson, Arizona at Via Elegante Assisted Living

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with kitchen duties to include dishwashing, cleaning, preparation, cooking and delivery of food, sanitation and quality assurance.

Essential Duties:

• Washes dishes, glassware, silverware, and pots and pans.
• Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas and equipment throughout the day as required.
• Prepares food and beverages according to direction from Chef/Sous Chef.
• Delivers food and beverages to satellite kitchens.
• Inventory management and restocking assistance as assigned during deliveries.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring that spills and hazards are cleaned up.
• Performs food temperature checks according to County health standards.
• Logs temperatures for all kitchen locations according to county health standards.
• Janitorial and sanitation of kitchen areas as required.
• Performs closing duties to shut down kitchen at the end of the day.
• Completes various maintenance tasks around the community.

General Requirements:

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Acceptable background check appropriate for providing services in an Assisted Living environment
• Completion of a drug test verifying no illegal drug use upon hire.
• Documentation of negative TB within 12 months of hire if expected to have 8 hours or more of direct resident interaction per week.
• CPR and First aid Certification preferred
• Valid state issued identification card or driver’s license if expected to operate vehicle.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the elderly and compassion and desire to work with the senior population.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Positive, professional appearance and attitude, and excellent communication skills. .
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Current valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card for health care institutions or applied for within 20 days.
• AZ Memory Care Certificate or ability to get one within 30 days of hire.
• Full COVID-19 Vaccination or approved religious/medical exemption.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Experience in food service preferred, however, willing to train right candidate.

Minimal Physical Requirements:

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Required to carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent physical movement while standing required.
• Frequent bending and reaching required.
• Frequent squatting and kneeling,

. Working Conditions:

• Interaction with residents and employees under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to potentially upset residents and/or family members.
• Subject to frequent interruptions throughout the work period.
• Varied work hours to include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Varied work-location, subject to change on an as needed basis, potentially with little or no notice.