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Shift Type: Part-Time

Shift: Various Shifts

Location: Avamere at Rio Rancho - 1000 Riverview Dr. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

Employee Perks:

Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday


• Career Development


• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.


• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.


• Coordinate food service with other departments.


• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.


• Ensure that menus are maintained and review menus prior to preparation of food.


• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.


• Must have a Food Handler's Card.


• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.


• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.


• Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or documentation supporting a medical or religious exemption within 60 days of hire.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Facility Information

Amidst scenic desert landscapes and the Sandia Mountains you'll find Avamere at Rio Rancho in New Mexico. This location features 122 rooms and offers independent and assisted living services, memory care, and respite care. Amenities include 24-hour staff, life enrichment programs, and an extensive activities calendar, so residents can truly enjoy the "land of enchantment." Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

Get to know more about Avamere at Rio Rancho on their blog and on Facebook.

The Avamere Family of Companies takes a holistic approach to post-acute care. We have designed a service that combines all of healthcare companies and healthcare professionals tied by the common goal of providing seamless care and support for all of our patients.

As a part of the Avamere Family of Companies, we embrace our mission "to enhance the life of everyone we serve." Being a part of Avamere provides us with comprehensive clinical resources such as therapy, home health, and hospice care to best serve ourIndependent and Assisted Livingresidents.The Avamere Family of Companies takes a holistic approach to post-acute care. We have designed a service that combines all of healthcare companies and healthcare professionals tied by the common goal of providing seamless care and support for all of our patients and residents.