$1000 Retention Bonus!

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food and Nutrition Associate II – Production Associate is responsible for cleaning kitchen, storeroom, cold storage, equipment, pots, and removing trash/boxes.  This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values.  As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”).  In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with unloading, receiving, and stocking food/supply delivers from the food delivery trucks.
2. Ensures accurate and timely documentation related to food production, quality, and food safety.
3. Ensures food and products are properly acquired, stored, dated and rotated.
4. Assists with serving meals to residents following diet orders and requests.
5. Provides outstanding customer service during guest interactions.
6. Procures food from storage areas, freezers, and refrigerators.
7. Maintains clean and orderly kitchen, storeroom, cold storage areas, hallways, and dock areas.
8. Responsible for cleaning dishes including pots and pans.
9. Bags and hauls kitchen trash to dumpster.
10. Prepares food to order in dining room as requested by Senior/client (i.e., eggs, hash browns, toast).
11. Assists with serving of TMOW meals and distribution of MOW coolers for volunteers.
12. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing galley, dish room, and equipment by completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
13. Utilizes critical thinking skills to independently work and problem solve with nursing team.
14. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including instructions and labels.  Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand labels, read warning signs and/or labels, instructions, policies, procedures or other similar documentation,  hold a conversation, participate in meetings, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and interact with coworkers and managers effectively.  Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.  Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies, heavy workloads and changes in priorities.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below.  Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about the work area for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little or no break between tasks.   Strength and stamina sufficient to frequently and continuously lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, climb stairs while carrying supplies, assume and maintain awkward positions while performing duties (such as working to maintain equipment) and manipulating various supplies and equipment.  Frequent periods of intense activity.  Vision within normal limits (with or without correction).  Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50  - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha’s discretion.    

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 16.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Six months of experience in sanitation work in health care or food preparation facility preferred.

CREDENTIALS: Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit required for Tabitha campuses in Lancaster County. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required.  Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.

EEO Disability/Veteran