Culinary Server

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING•New London, MN

21h

About The Position

The Culinary Server provides residents with well-prepared, nutritious meals served with individual thoughtfulness. The role supports meal preparation and service, sanitation, dishwashing, and resident dietary needs while meeting applicable state and federal requirements. The position works with residents, facility departments, families, visitors, and vendors, and reports to the Head Chef. It involves part-time evening shifts and follows the Culinary Policy and Procedure dress code.

Requirements

Previous food-service experience is desirable.
Previous long-term-care experience is desirable.
Able to read and write English and perform mathematical formulations.
Willing to learn, follow directions, and perform assigned tasks; self-motivated and able to work without the dietary manager present.
Able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to teamwork.
Efficient time-management skills and ability to complete assigned duties within the required time.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining large and small equipment, including commercial equipment.
Understanding of daily menu requirements, personal and therapeutic diets, and residents' dietary needs.
Knowledge of food storage, weights and measures, and sanitation and safety requirements.
Able to work with geriatric residents with care and empathy.
Able to understand and follow dietary menus, therapeutic diets, food textures, and resident requests while managing time requirements.
In good physical and mental health.
Able to stand, stoop, bend, and walk throughout the scheduled shift; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work with detergents and chemicals and perform ware-washing assignments.

Nice To Haves

Previous food-service experience.
Previous long-term-care experience.

Responsibilities

Plan the day's work schedule based on the menu and cleaning schedule, and meet meal-time schedules.
Follow sanitation and safety procedures while working and operating or cleaning equipment.
Help serve meals to residents and other customers promptly, accurately, and attractively; dish up salads, desserts, beverages, bread, and condiments.
Assist with dining-room setup, meal service, recording residents' intake, and cleanup.
Prepare between-meal nourishments and supplements; deliver and clean snack carts.
Assist with receiving and storing food supplies as needed.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff and families about residents' special needs; record and carry out dietary changes.
Wash dishes after meals and pots and pans during the shift; monitor dishwasher temperatures, procedures, and performance.
Comply with facility policies and resident rights; attend required in-service sessions and training.
Work cooperatively toward facility goals with enthusiasm, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation; perform other jobs as assigned by the supervisor.