Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff/Dietary Aide

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Type: Part-time and full-time, day and evening shift

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave, Vancouver WA 98683

In the heart of beautiful Portland, Oregon metropolitan area you will find Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. This warm, inviting 88-bed skilled nursing community is made of a tight-knit team with a unified goal to enhance lives.

Quality care is important to Avamere, evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association's Quality Initiative Recognition Program.

Several employees have served seniors as part of this team for 20 years. With friendly familiar faces and strong professional support, Avamere leaders prepare their team to thrive.

Employee Perks

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities & career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
• Preparing drink carts, setting up snacks for meals etc.
• Wash dishes and trays after meals.
• Assist Cook during mealtime by ensuring trays have accurate meals, utensils, and beverages on them.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinate (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.