Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.25 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Workplace safety protocols
In-service training programs
Staff development opportunities
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility specializing in food and nutrition services for its residents. This organization operates within the medical and caregiving industry, catering primarily to the nutritional needs of patients and residents in a hospital, nursing care facility, or similar medical environment. Their mission focuses on providing high-quality, nutritious meals that adhere to strict federal, state, and local health standards, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of those under their care. This type of institution emphasizes safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance in every step of its food preparation and service operations to promote a safe and healthy environment... Show More
Job Requirements
- No minimum education
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
- Must maintain care and use of supplies, equipment and work areas
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
- Must possess ability to seek and incorporate new methods
- Must not pose a direct health or safety threat
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must be able to speak and write English clearly
- Must cope with mental and emotional stress
- Must possess sight/hearing or adequate prosthetics
- Must function independently with flexibility and integrity
- Must meet general health requirements including medical and physical examination
- Must relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly and sometimes hostile people
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet
- Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality
- May assist in emergency evacuation of residents.
Job Qualifications
- One year food experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred
- Knowledgeable of food procedures
- Ability to make independent decisions when necessary
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
- Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing food practices
- Ability to maintain cleanliness, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Job Duties
- Process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports and submit to the Certified Dietary Manager
- Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
- Coordinate food and nutrition services with other departments as necessary
- Assist in establishing a food service production line to assure that meals are prepared on time
- Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established facility policies and procedures
- Review menus prior to preparation of food
- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
- Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policies
- Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of cook
- Sweep and mop floors as directed
- Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipe, planned menus and special diet orders
- Prepare and serve bedtime snacks
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
- Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals to the Certified Dietary Manager
- Attend and participate in mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, as directed
- Assist or direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and procedures
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established facility policies
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures
- Follow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
- Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
- Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
- Report all accidents or incidents as established by department policies and fill out and file reports as directed
- Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Certified Dietary Manager immediately
- Report missing or illegible labels or safety data sheets to the Certified Dietary Manager
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times
- Recommend to the Certified Dietary Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department
- Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
- Make only authorized food substitutions
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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