Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Confers with Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisors about the preparation of food for meals and assists in estimating quantities needed
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Prepares foods listed on menus using safe food handling methods
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Responsible for taste and quality of finished product
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Assures that food is served and held at the proper time, correct temperature, and consistency
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Makes advance preparation for the next day as directed by Food Service Director/Dietary Supervisor
- Assists in the training of new employees
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Keeps records of daily food usage and notifies supervisor of supply needs when appropriate
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Cleans own work area
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Prepares and serves meals in PODs and dining room
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Records food temperatures prior to meal service
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Takes corrective action for temperatures in the “Danger Zone” and notifies supervisor
Required Qualifications
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High school graduate or equivalent preferred but not required
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3 years of experience cooking in a health care facility preferred
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Thorough knowledge of the application of quantity food preparation, techniques, and practices
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Thorough knowledge of kitchen sanitation, personal hygiene, food handling, and storage practices
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ServSafe Certification preferred (post hire)
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Knowledge of therapeutic diets
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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Must be able to read, follow oral directions and write legibly
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Must be honest, trustworthy and possess tolerance for all individuals
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Must be able to communicate with other departments
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Must have good physical and mental health. You will fill out an employee health history
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Must be able to work with little or no supervision
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Able to work with employees, residents, families, physicians, therapists, and consultants
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Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruptions
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Must have a pleasant personality and good telephone skills
Physical Requirements/Risk Exposure
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Pushing & pulling of heavy carts up to 225 pounds
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Daily lifting of 50 pounds (if any product is more than weight limit two people will work together to achieve goals/ and or break down into smaller increments example: large mixing bowl from mixer)
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Ability to perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
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Standing for shifts lasting from 5hrs-11hrs / or greater if voluntarily picking up shifts
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Exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes. Works with a variety of appliances, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
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Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids
