Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Payment of certification fees
Job Description
PruittHealth is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to offering compassionate and comprehensive care to residents in long-term care facilities. As an organization, PruittHealth prioritizes the health, well-being, and quality of life of its patients through a committed team of professionals who follow established policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulations. Recognized for its family-oriented culture and commitment to loving, giving, and caring, PruittHealth fosters a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated to make a meaningful impact. The company champions equal employment opportunities and ensures a respectful and inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on race,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
- a minimum of one year institutional food service experience as a cook
- ability to follow safety, infection control, and sanitation procedures
- availability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
- ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- ability to lift and carry meals and supplies
- adherence to workplace policies and compliance programs
- physical capability to perform duties such as cleaning, standing for long periods, and performing repetitive motions
- commitment to resident rights and dignity
Job Qualifications
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
- a minimum of one year institutional food service experience as a cook
- knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques compliant with state and federal laws and regulations
- ability to apply regulations to work situations
- working knowledge of facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures
- ability to follow standardized recipes
- preferred experience in long term care food production
- ability to attend and participate in continuing education and mandatory in-services
- effective communication and interpersonal skills
Job Duties
- Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents
- prepares between-meal nourishments such as sandwiches
- follows diet orders and NPO diet orders
- serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines
- properly stores leftovers and opened food
- follows procedures for serving partner meals
- offers menu substitutions and records them
- complies with infection control policies
- delivers trays to patients/residents on halls and in dining area
- assists with serving and pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea
- makes coffee and tea as requested
- cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal
- cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping
- cleans kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee and tea maker, steam table
- removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers
- scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans and stores properly
- records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures
- maintains dishwasher and dish sink, checks and records water temperature, checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips, checks chemical levels and replaces if needed
- maintains supply stock and properly stores items
- sets up tray line and performs tray line service
- operates dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, steamer, coffee and tea maker
- uses, cleans and maintains serving equipment according to established procedures
- follows recipes and prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals
- assists with supervision of kitchen staff assisting with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage
- uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
- prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident preferences
- inspects trays following meal service and reports findings to Dietary Manager
- uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturers instructions
- follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules
- handles, stores, disposes of food supplies and prepared food according to procedures and regulations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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