Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
This position is within a healthcare facility, specifically aimed at providing nutritional support to residents by preparing food in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations. The hiring establishment operates in the healthcare and eldercare sector, emphasizing the importance of diet in promoting the health and well-being of its residents. The role is crucial in ensuring that residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs, are safe, appetizing, and delivered timely to support their nutritional requirements and overall health.
The food service position involves close collaboration with the facility’s dietician to ensure menus comply with residents’ nutritional plans. This ... Show More
The food service position involves close collaboration with the facility’s dietician to ensure menus comply with residents’ nutritional plans. This ... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital
- Ability to cook food in large quantities
- Knowledgeable of food procedures
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work in a warm environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to assist in emergency situations including resident evacuation
- Ability to push, pull, move, or lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the day
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital
- Knowledgeable of food procedures
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Job Duties
- Work with the dietician to ensure diets meet residents nutritional needs
- Review menus prior to food preparation
- Handle food in a sanitary manner
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
- Serve food according to established portion control recommendations
- Inspect special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
- Assure all meals are served on time including snacks
- Coordinate food service with other departments
- Avoid food wastes
- Maintain food service equipment
- Adhere to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
- Keep worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators, and freezers clean
- Dispose of food and waste per facility regulations
- Obtain food supplies for the next meal
- Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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