PT- Daylight- Cook and Dietary Aide

Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield•Clearfield, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing residence meals in accordance with planned menus and sanitary regulations. Assists with the ordering and purchasing of food and food service supplies. Reviews dietary requirements of the Residents and assists in meeting dietary restrictions. Assist in all dietary functions. Responsible for washing silverware, dishes, cooking utensils and appliances and cleaning kitchen and dining area. Operates the dishwasher, sweeps and mops floors; maintains food storage areas and refrigerator/freezer in a clean and orderly manner. Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage area. Responsible for preparing dining room for meals by setting tables, folding napkins, filling water glasses, providing and refilling condiments.

Requirements

Requires the knowledge and skill to prepare residence meals that are appetizing in appearance and taste and meet Resident and ICC expectations.
Must have the ability to work within the established food budget.
The ability to exercise good judgment and make confident ethical decisions is essential.
Must be able to effectively manage time in order to complete multiple tasks.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Requires frequent lifting, bending, stretching, stooping and standing for long periods of time.
A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
At least one year cooking experience required.
Sanitation License if required in county or state employed.
Requires the ability to maintain kitchen and dining areas, as well as all dishes, utensils and appliances in a clean and orderly manner.
Knowledge of operating industrial dishwasher and knowledge of sanitation standards is essential.
Requires frequent heavy lifting, bending, stretching and standing for extended periods of time.
Six months to one year prior experience in food service or dishwashing is preferred.
As required by county/state in which employed.

Responsibilities

Prepares residence meals and special event food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as ICC policies and procedures.
Prepares meals and in accordance with established menus, standard recipes, established inventories, portion control guidelines, ICC policies and procedures, and within sanitation regulations.
Prepares residence meals and special event food to be appetizing in appearance and taste.
Assists in ordering and purchasing food and food service supplies and assists in inventory.
Meets with food service personnel as needed to identify and correct problem areas and/or improvement of services.
Reviews the dietary requirements of each Resident on an on-going basis and assists in planning for Residents’ diets.
Assures the stock level of staple and non-staple food and food service supplies are maintained at adequate levels at all times.
Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in the kitchen/dining area.
Maintains portion control within food service delivery.
Maintains food production books and ensures that team members are recording every meal thoroughly and updating the book as necessary.
Ensures kitchen equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
Conducts tours in absence of management team members.
Attends required in-service trainings and orientations.
Responds to Residents’ requests.
Respects Residents’ rights, privacy and dignity.
Operates and maintains dishwasher, including testing chemical level.
Maintains kitchen and dish cleaning supplies.
Removes garbage from kitchen area to dumpster and maintains garbage area in sanitary manner.
Assists in food preparation as needed.
Prepares meal trays as needed.
Assists in storing food and food supplies as needed.
Maintains food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Cleans worktables, refrigerators/freezers, stove and appliances.
Sweeps and mops floors.
Maintains adequate inventory of clean dishes and utensils for meals.
Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage areas.
Assures that safety and sanitation regulations are followed at all times.
Maintains sanitation log.
Assists with preparing the dining room for meals and cleaning dining room.
Assists in pouring beverages and serving meals as necessary in the dining room.
Clear tables and change linens in the dining room.
Set dining room tables for the next meal.
Prepares and delivers snacks as needed.