Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).
Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.
Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.
Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.
Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.
Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.
Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.
Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.
Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.
