Essential Functions;

· Preparation of meals according to menu plan, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Ability to manage portion control, ensuring proper preparation of select foods to meet individual need.

· Demonstrates close attention to detail

· Demonstrates organizational skills

· Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage.

· Demonstrates competency with maintaining kitchen safety and infection control principles.

· Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including residents, families, staff and persons from outside the organization

Typical Work:

· Prepares meals, nourishments and special dietary requests according to the established menu plan.

· Able to read, prepare recipes and maintain portion control.

· Able to read/follow production sheets, including pull and prep lists.

· Serves food according to established facility guidelines, and checks trays for accuracy and completeness.

· Reads and follows work schedules and job tasks lists.

· Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen area and equipment.

· Assures that food and supplies are stored according to regulatory guidelines, and infection control requirements e.g. properly reads and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures, properly reads and documents dish-machine temperatures (Wash and Rinse).

· Assures nourishment, open food containers and leftover food products are properly labeled and dated

· Follows food storage system – First IN First OUT (FIFO)

· Responds to nursing requests for resident nourishments and substitutions as necessary

· Routinely tastes and monitors food flavor, texture, color and temperature.

· Assists in the delivery of food to residents as needed or assigned.

· Knows where MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) can be located, able to read and interpret information.

· Maintains a work area that is cleaned/sanitized prior to work in assigned area.

· Ensures sanitizing bucket/spray bottles are properly filled at the start of each shift as well as refilled and clean cloths available through out shift.

· Ensures that pots and pan sink is filled per protocol and tested with test strips at each filling of the third tank to ensure sanitation.

· Ensures that all cleaning tasks are completed as scheduled or sooner as needed. i.e. all spills are wiped or mopped immediately; tray and transport carts are cleaned and sanitized inside and out. Dishes, utensils, glasses etc. are cleaned and stored properly.

· Ensures that trash is taken out every shift and as needed in the appropriate manner, that garbage cans and lids are clean.

· Floors to be swept and mopped using clean mop head, water and appropriate chemical usage. Proper rinsing per chemical used.

· Safety is monitored at all times for spills or mopping. Ensure wet floor signs are used.

· Ensure proper storage of mop heads and brooms

· Follows facility dress code / hygiene policy

· Demonstrates flexibility, cooperativeness, courtesy and teamwork.

· Role models good work habits, punctuality, attendance, appearance, conduct.

· Observes and follows facility protocols with respect to resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

· Maintain a professional and positive demeanor

· Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

· Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card, ServSafe Manager's course preferred

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19