Job Description 

 Provides a high-quality, menu compliant, timely meal at all times to residents, guests, and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production.  Utilizes and maintains equipment in safe manner. 

Job Functions 

Essential Functions: 

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using Aventine Hills Communities standardized recipes, in a timely manner. 

• Works and manages the food line during mealtime.

• Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods. 

• Maintains Hydration Station(s) to be properly stocked, food rotated and clean during assigned hours 

• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules. 

• Ensures proper food temperature maintenance. 

• Keeps stockrooms, coolers and freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated, all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly. 

• Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques. 

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings. 

• Performs all duties in adherence to Aventine Hills Communities standards. 

• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices. 

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers. 

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Aventine Hills Communities. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements 

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates to include ServSafe. 

• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed 

Physical Requirements & Requirements