Bluestem PACE is looking for a part-time Dining Services Associate to join our team! The hours for this position are 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Position Overview:
The Dining Services Associate will assist the Lead Dining Services Associate in preparing and serving the main meal at the Day Center.
Essential Job Functions:
Food Handling
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Demonstrate appropriate handling of food and operating supplies
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Check and record inventory on a timely basis
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Assist in checking in and putting away food and supplies upon delivery
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Understand and follow food portion controls
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Understand and follow safe food handling procedures
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Avoid wasting food or supplies.
Maintenance & Sanitation
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Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness in assigned areas
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Keep all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order
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Clean and sanitizes food preparation area and sink
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Wash dishes and take out trash in assigned areas
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Use good sanitation practices as described in PACE policy and procedures
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Follow daily/weekly/monthly cleaning lists appropriately
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Use all kitchen equipment appropriately
Menus and Labels
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Assist Dietitian in preparing menus when consulted
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Print daily menus and prepare them for the following day
Food Preparation
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Understand and adhere to participants' nutritional needs as specified on their diet cards
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Remain alert to participants' changing dietary and health concerns
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Consult daily menus to determine which foods will be served for that day
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Prepare food according to menus, recipes and diet cards
Organization and Food Preparation
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Delegate food preparation duties to temporary assistant (s) when needed
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Assist in obtaining meal cards from participants in a timely manner
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Ensure that food prepared in the PACE kitchen is ready at the proper time
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Is knowledgeable about proper hand hygiene in regard to food services settings
Policies & Procedures
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Follow PACE Policy and Procedures and standards for preparing, handling, serving, and storing food
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Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperatures
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Notify Lead Culinary Associate if food temperatures are out of range
Meal Service
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Serve residents in the dining area
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Serve participants in the dining area
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Monitor snack area supplies and refills it as necessary
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Monitor PACE participants to verify that they are eating the foods specified on their diet cards
Performs Temporary Supervisory Functions
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Perform the responsibilities of the Lead Culinary Associate when they are absent
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Is able to perform all jobs in the department
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Provide leadership by example
Basic Understanding of Technology (These duties are performed alongside the Lead Culinary Associate)
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Create monthly menus using Microsoft Word
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Create and update participants meals cards using Microsoft Excel
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Chart participants meal consumption daily to reflect attendance using a PACE online platform
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Communicate via e-mail to contracted meal service providers, contracted operating supply providers, and general communication with other staff
Qualifications and Experience:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Prefer one year or more institutional cooking experience.
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Additional education in cooking or cooking related field is helpful
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
- Institutional cooking experience (optional)
