Senior Housing Options, Inc., a non-profit providing affordable, safe housing and care for seniors and people with disabilities, has a great opportunity for a Dietary Aid/Cook to join our team at one of two locations in Denver, CO: Park Hill Residences or Barth Hotel Assisted Living. The Dietary Aide will support the day-to-day operations within the dietary department for our Assisted Living facilities. This role is responsible to provide a safe and sanitary dining experience for our residents in compliance with Assisted Living regulations and SHO policies.

What We Offer:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account plan, Life, LTD and STD insurance benefits for employees
• 403(b) retirement plans with 2% match
• Opportunities for training, career growth and leadership development
• An employer with a mission you can believe in and a team that works together to achieve it!

You will love working in our lower downtown corporate office in a historic Denver building, less than two blocks from Union Station with easy access to light rail.

Essential Functions:

• Works in all areas of dietary department as well as in dining room including prepping, cooking, and serving meals to residents
• Assist in the preparation, set-up and cleaning for all meals and snacks including special meals, meetings and parties
• Clear dining room, wash and put away dishes and cookware following each meal and snack
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning duties per schedule ensuring the kitchen is clean in accordance with regulations and SHO policies
• As feasible fulfill resident requests for special food/snacks during and between meals
• Serve food to residents in accordance with portion control procedures
• May assist in inventory, receiving and storage food supplies
• Consistently acts to promote teamwork in providing the best possible dietary service to our residents with a focus on health and wellness
• Follows dietary policies and procedures at all times
• Promotes a safe working environment by inspecting all equipment before use
• Reports any accident/incident or hazards for employees or residents that occur in the kitchen or dining, no matter how insignificany
• Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures, as needed
• All staff in food services must be trained in the following within 30 days:
• Safe Food Preparation and Storage
• Food and Culture
• Promoting Successful Nutrition
• Proper Handwashing
• Adhere to all resident rights, including, privacy, confidentiality, and treating residents with dignity and respect at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies in excess of fifty pounds.
• Standing for long periods, sitting and walking intermittently
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, throughout the work day and the risk of injury from physical requirements of the job
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior working experience in a kitchen environment preferred
• Prior working experience cooking and serving meals to an elderly and/or disabled population preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level

Expected Hours of Work:

This role may be full-time, part-time or on-call.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to wear mask at all times in the workplace and appropriate PPEs when caring for or assisting our residents.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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