Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Cascadia Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider specializing in quality long-term care and rehabilitation services. Known for its commitment to excellence and compassionate care, Cascadia Healthcare has established itself as an essential part of the community it serves. The organization is dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare services to residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being through skilled clinical care and personalized services. Cascadia Healthcare fosters an inclusive and supportive working environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on compliance with safety and regulatory standards, Cascadia Healthcare is an employer of choice for individuals seeking a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
- Six months experience in large quantity food preparation
- Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred
- Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to do basic math
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under food safety guidelines
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required by state regulations
- Six months experience in large quantity food preparation
- Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred
- Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred
- Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques
- Knowledge of basic nutrition and food
- Skilled in quantity food production
- Ability to read and write at an appropriate level
- Effective communication skills with residents, families, and team members
- Patience and politeness
- Accuracy, conciseness, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in English verbal and written communication
- Basic math skills
Job Duties
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu as requested by the Culinary Manager
- Prepares alternative items to meet residents' individual needs and food preferences
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques per established policies and regulations
- Makes authorized changes to the planned menu and records changes according to policy
- Ensures food tastes good and is served attractively and appetizingly
- Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items
- Ensures meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas on schedule
- Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures
- Serves resident meals/snacks accurately according to diet orders and preferences
- Uses correct portion control utensils during preparation and service
- Labels, dates, and stores food properly as per policies
- Monitors refrigerator/freezer temperatures and records discrepancies
- Washes dishes and kitchen items following established procedures and logs water and sanitizer temperatures
- Maintains a clean and uncluttered work area during food preparation and service
- Performs cleaning assignments using proper chemicals and infection control techniques with protective equipment
- Ensures availability of dishes and kitchen items stored properly to avoid contamination
- Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food and supplies
- Reports inadequate stock levels timely to Culinary Manager
- Uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
- Maintains kitchen security and operates equipment per manufacturer instructions
- Reports equipment problems promptly
- Completes tasks within time schedules
- Recommends improvements to recipes, menus, production, and equipment
- Works cooperatively with co-workers in all departments
- Interacts positively with residents, families, and visitors
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for shifts
- Performs other assigned duties
- Attends in-service education and applies instruction
- Assumes Culinary Department responsibilities in absence of Culinary Manager
- Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Cascadia policies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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