Kitchen Aide

Position Title: FT Kitchen Aide

Salary: $13 hourly; $1/hr shift differentials for weekend hours

Schedule: Varies; to include weekend opener shift – 6:00am – 2:30pm

Who we are:

When you work at Green Country Village Senior Living, you’ll notice that it’s more than a typical senior living community. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. This retirement community is conveniently located in the warm and welcoming town of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the beauty of our 26-acre campus nestled conveniently near shopping, dining options, and Bartlesville’s bustling downtown. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking a hospitality focused Kitchen Aide to add to our Culinary Services team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on enhancing the lives of seniors with a person-centered approach to care come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Aflac – 82.3% of associate medial premium is paid by employer!
• A free meal for every shift worked
• Now Offering Daily Pay!
• Generous PTO plan that accrues faster the longer your employed 
• Six paid holidays
• Holiday Bonuses
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b)  
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

Who you are:

• Hospitality focused and strive to create quality experiences for those you serve.
• Exhibits food prep production standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency. 
• Excellent organizational skills, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to balance meal service and preparations for next day.
• Ability to navigate commercial kitchen and adhere to safety protocols.
• Safety focus to ensure safe environment for residents and guests.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Senior Living community experience is preferred.
• Fine dining experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for 100% of the work day (4-8-hour shift).
• Ability to independently life, balance, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate full campus.
• Ability to function efficiently despite distractions and interruptions.

General Summary:

The FT Kitchen Aide position is responsible for assisting the Cook and other Kitchen Aides in the preparation of specified menu items; assists with general cleaning and utility tasks in the kitchen and utility areas; assists with setting up, breaking down, and service in the AL/LV and IL Dining Room;  assists with the receiving and checking in of stock deliveries;  and other general duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist with the plating of Lakeview/Assisted Living meals and use of a heated transport unit.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from a central kitchen to/from all dining/kitchen areas.
• Transport all required non-food items to and from a central kitchen to all dining/kitchen areas.
• Prepare food items to be used by AL/LV which include salads, fruit bowls and desserts as needed.
• Maintains safe, sanitary, and orderly conditions in all work areas; promotes a clean, safe, and neat environment for residents and staff at all times.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, floors, work surfaces, and other work areas according to specified cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Will perform all expeditor responsibilities for lunch and dinner shifts when needed. Set up and break down expo station as well as prepare garnishes and gather condiments needed for service and will maintain the work station. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to Hospitality Promises;
  • We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
  • We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  • We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
  • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  • We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  • We embrace and value our differences.
  • We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
  • We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
  • We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
  • We pay attention to details.