Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
The hiring organization is a reputable healthcare facility specializing in long term care services, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate assistance to residents. This establishment fosters a supportive environment where the well-being, comfort, and nutritional needs of residents are prioritized. With a focus on quality food service that enhances residents' day-to-day experience, the facility is committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of food preparation and safety, ensuring satisfaction among residents, families, and staff. The workplace culture encourages teamwork and collaboration among departments to achieve seamless service delivery and fosters positive relations with everyone involved in the care community.Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
- Minimum six months experience in large quantity food preparation
- Preferred experience in therapeutic diet preparation
- Preferred experience in a long term care environment
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal child labor laws
- Ability to adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Capability to operate food preparation equipment safely and maintain cleanliness
Job Qualifications
- 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 long term care environment preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and portion controls accurately
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Job Duties
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menu and special requests
- Prepares alternative food items to meet residents' individual needs and preferences
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and safety techniques
- Makes only authorized changes to planned menu and records changes
- Ensures food is flavorful and served attractively
- Utilizes standardized recipes for menu items
- Ensures meals and snacks are delivered on time to designated areas
- Ensures proper quantity of food is prepared and pre-portioned within schedule
- Maintains proper food temperature during preparation and service
- Serves meals/snacks accurately per residents' diets and preferences
- Uses correct portion control utensils
- Labels, dates, and stores food correctly
- Monitors refrigerator/freezer temperatures and reports issues
- Washes dishes and kitchen items per procedure, recording water temperatures
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work area
- Performs assigned cleaning using proper chemicals
- Uses infection control techniques and protective equipment
- Ensures availability and proper storage of kitchen items
- Assists in receiving and verifying food and supply deliveries
- Reports inadequate stock levels promptly
- Uses supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
- Maintains kitchen security
- Follows safety techniques and equipment operation protocols
- Reports equipment problems to manager
- Completes tasks on schedule
- Recommends improvements to recipes, menus, and food service
- Collaborates with coworkers and interacts positively with residents, families, and visitors
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for shifts
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Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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