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Summary:

Assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Licences/ Certification:
• Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
• Experience:
• Experience in food service desired.

Essential Functions:

Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events, as instructed.

Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.

Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu, the records the change according to established policy.

Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.

Ensures that the proper quality of food is prepared and/ or pre-portioned as directed and with established time schedules.

Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records temperatures of food according to established procedures.

Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the residents diet order, and food preferences.

Uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food.

Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.

Ensures that refrigerator/ freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range. Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.

Wash dishes, etc. According to established procedures for manual and/ or automatic dish washing. Records water temperatures and/ or sanitizer on designed logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.

Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.

Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.

Ensures that dishes, etc. Are readily available for the next meal. Stores dishes, etc. In the proper location in a way to prevent contamination.

Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, etc. As indicated by the supervisor.

Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. Is available at all times. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.

Maintains the security of the department.

Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.

Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.

Completes tasks according to established time schedules.

Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. To enhance the quality of the food service.

Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments in the Nursing Center.

Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.

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