Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Job Description
Cascadia Healthcare is a renowned provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in long-term care environments. The organization is committed to fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere where residents receive not only medical attention but also nutritional care that supports their well-being and recovery. As a trusted name in healthcare, Cascadia Healthcare prioritizes the integration of therapeutic dietary needs, safety protocols, and compassionate service as essential components of its operation. This dedication to excellence ensures that every facet of resident care is handled with professionalism and attention to detail, reflecting Cascadia's mission to improve the... 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 to comply with federal child labor laws
- must submit and be cleared to work according to state background check requirements
- ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to be patient and polite
- ability to be accurate concise and detail-oriented
- ability to read speak understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means
- ability to do basic math
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 a long term care environment preferred
- ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job
- ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization
- ability to be patient and polite
- ability to be accurate concise and detail-oriented
- ability to read speak understand and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means
- ability to do basic math
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 according to established policies procedures guidelines and regulations
- makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy
- ensures that food tastes good and is served in an attractive appetizing manner
- utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items
- ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules
- ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules
- maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food according to established procedures
- serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with a planned menu the residents’ diet orders 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 and records temperatures on appropriate logs reporting any discrepancies
- washes dishes and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing recording water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs and reporting any problems
- keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food
- performs cleaning assignments using proper cleaning chemicals according to established policies
- performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed
- ensures that dishes and other needed items are readily available and stored in a way to prevent contamination
- assists in receiving storing and verifying invoices for incoming food supplies etc
- helps ensure adequate supply of food supplies etc and reports inadequate stock levels
- uses food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste
- maintains the security of the kitchen
- performs all duties using proper safety techniques
- operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition reporting problems promptly
- completes tasks according to established time schedules
- makes recommendations to Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes menus production and service of food equipment etc
- works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments
- interacts appropriately and positively with residents families and visitors
- ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts
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