Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.75 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
PruittHealth is a respected provider of healthcare and senior living services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through compassionate care and professional excellence. Known for its commitment to family values, PruittHealth operates various long-term care facilities and healthcare homes across the United States, focusing on delivering personalized care that respects the dignity and individuality of each resident. The company fosters a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the community it serves. At PruittHealth, every team member plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being of residents, emphasizing safety,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
- a minimum of one (1) year institutional food service experience as a cook
Job Qualifications
- Experience in long term care food production is preferred
- working knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws and regulations
- ability to follow recipes and prepare foods corresponding to menu cycles
- ability to assist with supervision of kitchen staff
- knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
- ability to report and correct work area problems
- honest and integrity in care and use of resident and facility property
- knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures
- ability to adhere to schedules including weekends and holidays
- compliance with corporate compliance programs and occupational safety guidelines
Job Duties
- Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents, also prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.)
- follows diet orders and NPO diet orders
- serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines
- properly stores leftovers/opened food
- follows procedures for serving partner meals
- offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines
- complies with infection control policies in the work area
- delivers trays to patients/residents on halls and in dining area
- assists with the serving/pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea, etc.
- makes coffee/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 and stores all cleaning equipment appropriately
- cleans kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc
- 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 in accordance with established procedures
- maintains dishwasher and dish sink
- checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pat and pan sink, etc.)
- checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips
- checks chemical levels and replaces if needed
- maintains supply stock and properly stores items according to established procedures
- sets up tray line and performs tray line service
- operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, steamer, coffee and tea maker
- uses, cleans and maintains serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) according to established procedures
- follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian
- assists with supervision kitchen staff that assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment
- continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done
- uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
- prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences
- inspects trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items
- reports findings to Dietary Manager
- uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
- follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules
- handles, stores, dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations
- participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports
- attends and participates in continuing educational programs to maintain current license/certification as required
- attends and participates in mandatory in-services
- honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights
- complies with corporate compliance program
- reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids
- follows established safety regulations including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc
- performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor
- demonstrates knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility
- able to locate nearest exit and understand/respond to instructions in case of emergency
- able to arrive and begin work on time and report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and holidays
- follows facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control, universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials
- follows facility policies and procedures for infection control to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area
- uses personal protective equipment when indicated
- inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems
- corrects problem or reports promptly to Dietary Manager
- communicates with Dietary Manager throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents
- assists Department Head with preparation for state inspections
- attends survey training
- interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor
- reports injury to self or other to supervisor immediately
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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