Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of this position is to perform a variety of food service functions in order to feed residents while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job responsibilities will comply with the ADA and any/all applicable state and federal laws. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program.
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Assist cook by preparing and portioning food items as instructed.
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Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
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Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment.
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Stock and store food items.
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Retrieve dishes and utensils following meals.
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Scrape, rack and place soiled dishes in dish machine.
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Sort, stack and store clean dishes.
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Maintain cleanliness of dish machine room and dietary area.
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Fill, clean and empty dish machine.
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Cooperate and work with staff.
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Pour and cover beverages.
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Attend and stir foods during cooking process to prevent burning.
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Carry out garbage.
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Relieve cook of duties such as preparing fruits and vegetables and making toast and beverages.
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Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
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Assist in inventory and storing of all in-coming food and supplies.
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Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
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Participate in in-service program of the facility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
EQUIPMENT USED: Mixer, blender, dish washer, dishes, utensils, coffee machine, milk
machine, and trays.
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Frequently deals with hot and humid environment, noise, wetness, odors, and chemicals.
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Rarely deals with cold environment, fumes, and heights.
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Employees may also be required to wear additional items as part of their uniform (ie: non-skid or slip resistant shoes)
BENEFITS
Pulled from the full-time job description.
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Paid time off
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Life Insurance
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Illinois Secure Choice
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Meets requirements established by CMS and state regulatory agencies, including:
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Certified ServSafe Food Handler
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Required attendance of in-services, online training, and any other education required to maintain certification.
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1 year of food service experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Ability to operate dish machine, handle cleaning supplies and equipment, sort, stack, and store clean dishes.
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Knowledge of sanitary requirements, rules and regulations.
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Computer literacy is a must.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Frequently bends/stoops, squats, reaches above the shoulders, and kneels.
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Crawls, climbs ad crouches occasionally.
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Occasionally lifts and/or carriers up to 25 pounds.
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Frequently pushes/pulls, lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
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Continuously requires mobility throughout the work day.
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Possess eye-hand coordination.
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Ability to read and write in English.
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Ability to remain calm under stress.
