Description:
Position Summary:
Ensures the food service provided for the community meets and/or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations.
Essential Functions:
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Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season
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Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors
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Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided
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Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
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Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner
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Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment when needed
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Ensures that food is delivered on time
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Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed
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Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested
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Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their input and suggestions
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Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
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Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
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Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
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Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices
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Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the community
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Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
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Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
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Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates
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Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
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The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
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The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
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Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions:
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Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
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Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
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Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
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Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
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Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
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Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
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All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Requirements:
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
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High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager
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Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook
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Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management
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Current food service sanitation certificate
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Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
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Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
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Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations
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Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
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Able to make independent decisions
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Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
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Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Background Screening Requirement
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
