Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
job training
Job Description
[Name of Facility] is a healthcare establishment specialized in providing quality food services to residents and patients in a medical setting, such as a hospital, nursing care facility, or long-term care center. Known for adhering to rigorous standards of health, safety, and nutrition, [Name of Facility] operates with a commitment to excellence in dietary management and food preparation. The food services department plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of residents by ensuring that meals meet nutritional guidelines while also catering to therapeutic dietary requirements. The kitchen environment is safety conscious, well-organized, and operates efficiently to deliver... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Current/active Food Handlers Permit
- Must be 18 years of age
- One year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Current/active Food Handlers Permit
- One year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Knowledge of food service practices and procedures
- Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
Job Duties
- Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals
- Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required
- Performs other duties, as assigned
- Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
- Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services
- Assist in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time
- Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
- Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus
- Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance
- Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis
- Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures
- Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders
- Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray
- Prepares bedtime snacks
- Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served
- Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures
- Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
- Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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