About this role
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Confers with Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisors about the preparation of food for meals and assists in estimating quantities needed
- Prepares foods listed on menus using safe food handling methods
- Responsible for taste and quality of finished product
- Assures that food is served and held at the proper time, correct temperature, and consistency
- Makes advance preparation for the next day as directed by Food Service Director/Dietary Supervisor
- Assists in the training of new employees
- Keeps records of daily food usage and notifies supervisor of supply needs when appropriate
- Cleans own work area
- Prepares and serves meals in PODs and dining room
- Records food temperatures prior to meal service
- Takes corrective action for temperatures in the Danger Zone and notifies supervisor
Physical Requirements/Risk Exposure
- Pushing & pulling of heavy carts up to 225 pounds
- Daily lifting of 50 pounds (if any product is more than weight limit two people will work together to achieve goals/ and or break down into smaller increments example: large mixing bowl from mixer)
- Ability to perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
- Standing for shifts lasting from 5hrs-11hrs / or greater if voluntarily picking up shifts
- Exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes. Works with a variety of appliances, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
- Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred but not required
- 3 years of experience cooking in a health care facility preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the application of quantity food preparation, techniques, and practices
- Thorough knowledge of kitchen sanitation, personal hygiene, food handling, and storage practices
- ServSafe Certification preferred (post hire)
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must be able to read, follow oral directions and write legibly
- Must be honest, trustworthy and possess tolerance for all individuals
- Must be able to communicate with other departments
- Must have good physical and mental health. You will fill out an employee health history
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
- Able to work with employees, residents, families, physicians, therapists, and consultants
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruptions
- Must have a pleasant personality and good telephone skills
Staff Development
- Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes, as required
- Attend and complete monthly mandatory in-services and online education assignments
Residents Rights
- Residents have the right to privacy
- Knock before entering resident rooms
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information