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About The Position
Provide nutritious meals, box lunches and snacks in regulation with the special dietary needs of the residents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepare meals, box lunches, special diets and snacks Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, to include appliances, counters and shelving in accordance with State regulations. Follow safe food handling instructions, using gloves and practicing frequent hand washing. Receive, store and date all merchandise. Comply with menus approved by dietician. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all staff. Demonstrate concern and respect for individual’s rights and personal preferences. Comply with all ICF/DD regulations regarding nutrition and menu planning In conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor place orders for food and supplies. Perform all other duties as directed by the Food Service Supervisor. Additional Information Supervised by Food Service Supervisor, or mid-Level Supervisor in absence of Food Service Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to follow recipes and use both large and small kitchen appliances.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals, box lunches, special diets and snacks
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, to include appliances, counters and shelving in accordance with State regulations.
- Follow safe food handling instructions, using gloves and practicing frequent hand washing.
- Receive, store and date all merchandise.
- Comply with menus approved by dietician.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all staff.
- Demonstrate concern and respect for individual’s rights and personal preferences.
- Comply with all ICF/DD regulations regarding nutrition and menu planning
- In conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor place orders for food and supplies.
- Perform all other duties as directed by the Food Service Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
