Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Prepares and serves meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetizing method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. Cleans kitchen, washes dishes and returns food to proper storage.

REPORTS TO: DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

Position Responsibilities:
1) Assists with preparation of food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame.
2) Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.
3) Assists Dietary Supervisor and/or cook in maintaining inventory control.
4) Maintains clean, neat and safe work environment.
5) Assures that resident’s diets are followed.
6) Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
7) Reports to Dietary Supervisor any loss, breakage or waste of supplies and equipment.
8) Observes and communicates to Dietary Supervisor problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
9) Observes and reports any unusual or potentially dangerous resident behavior
10) Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
11) Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management.

Employment Requirements:
1) Ability to work with little or no supervision.
2) Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
3) Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving.
4) Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.
5) Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
6) Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility.
7) Is neat, clean and works safely.
8) Ability to read, write and speak English.
9) Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule.
10) Has ability to spend long period on feet.
11) Abides by established policies and procedures of Community. Looks for ways to improve Community functioning.
12) Respects resident rights and adheres to Community philosophy of resident care.
13) Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks.

Training and Experience:

• Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
• Experience in dealing with elderly and their dietary needs.
• Experience in a similar position with a long term or related facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Experience:

• kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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