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Homewood Living Williamsport•Williamsport, MD

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About The Position

Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Our Community We have grown from humble beginnings in 1932, from serving 12 residents in one small house in Hagerstown, MD to serving over 2,200 individuals and employing over 1,300 co-workers at five different locations in MD and PA. Our co-workers' dedication, skills, loyalty, and compassion have been the key to Homewood’s success. At Homewood, you’ll become part of a professional and compassionate team, united by a shared commitment to excellence in care and genuine community connection. Job Summary: Prepares foods of high nutritional quality and palatability to residents and guests.

Requirements

Experience or education in food service preparation.
Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes.
Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
Ability to read, write and understand English well.
High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Ability to do repeated pushing of tray carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 25 pounds throughout an eight hour shift.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
Must treat residents and the public with kindness and respect in a cheerful manner.

Responsibilities

Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
Handles and prepares food according to proper dietary procedures, infection control procedures and sanitary regulations.
Inspects and tastes prepared foods for temperature, quality, quantity and correct seasoning and cooking techniques.
Makes appropriate documentation.
Recognizes the value of special diets and makes food palatable for all residents.
Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas by following established work procedures and standards of sanitation.
Assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.).
Assists with the transportation of food carts.
Assists in the supervision of dietary staff in the absence of the supervisor.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.