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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Meal allowance
Job Description
This job opening is with a reputable healthcare or long-term care facility specializing in providing quality food services to its residents, employees, and special events. The institution prioritizes nutritional needs, dietary regulations, and food safety standards to ensure the health and satisfaction of its clientele. Known for its commitment to offering therapeutic and regular diet options tailored to individual preferences and requirements, the facility operates a fully equipped food service kitchen staffed by a dedicated culinary team. The institution maintains high standards in food preparation, handling, and service, under the supervision of an experienced Culinary Manager.
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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 due to federal child labor laws
- Ability to work with or operate power-driven kitchen equipment as required
- Ability to follow established food safety, infection control, and cleaning procedures
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
Job Duties
- Assists dietary aide and cook with daily responsibilities
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, 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
- 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
- Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the Culinary Manager
- Washes dishes, and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing
- Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs
- Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner
- Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food
- Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals
- Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed
- Ensures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal
- Stores dishes, and other kitchen items in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination
- Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc.
- Helps ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times
- Reports inadequate stock levels to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner
- Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
- Maintains the security of the kitchen
- Performs all duties using proper safety techniques
- Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction
- Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition
- Reports all equipment problems to Culinary Manager promptly
- Completes tasks according to established time schedules
- Makes recommendations to the Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service
- Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the facility
- Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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