Culinary Specialist - Evenings

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING • Willmar, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide residents well prepared nutritious meals served with individual thoughtfulness.

Requirements

• Previous food service experience desirable
• Previous long-term care experience desirable
• Must be able to read English
• Write and perform mathematical formulations
• Must be willing to learn
• Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks, be self-motivated
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others in a proximity and teamwork capability
• Must have efficient time management skills
• Ability to complete assigned duties in required time
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain upkeep of large and small equipment
• Understanding of daily menu requirements and personal diet requirements
• Understanding of sanitation and safety requirements
• Must be in good physical and mental health

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule for the day based upon the menu and cleaning schedule.
• Meet meal time schedules.
• Work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the meal.
• Work with geriatric residents showing care and empathy.
• Be self-motivated in the absence of the dietary manager.
• Be knowledgeable in weights and measures.
• Be knowledgeable in the storage of food products.
• Be knowledgeable in therapeutic diets.
• Be understanding of sanitation and safety measures to meet state and federal regulations.
• Have a high level of proficiency and time management to meet meal regulations time.
• Operate commercial equipment.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety measures are followed at all times.
• Follow sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment.
• Use proper sanitation and safety procedures during workday.
• Participate positively and with a smile in the timely and accurate and attractive service of meals to residents and other customers.
• Dish up salads, desserts, beverages, bread and condiments.
• Assist in dining room service of setup and serving resident’s meals, recording intake of residents and cleaning up.
• Prepare between meal nourishments and supplements, Delivers and cleans up snack carts.
• May assist in receiving and storage of food supplies.
• Participates positively in effective communication with nursing and family in regards to special needs of the resident.
• Records and carries out any resident dietary changes.
• Wash dishes on a timely basis meeting or exceeding all state and federal requirements.
• Washes dishes following meals.
• Washes pots and pans during shift.
• Monitor dishwasher temperatures, procedures and performance.
• Complies with all facility policies.
• Follows through on resident’s rights.
• Attends in-service and all necessary training.
• Works to meet the goals of the facility with enthusiasm and spirit of cooperation and integrity.
• Other jobs as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees