Food Preparation Associate

SPHS GROUP•Donora, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares meals daily for the Aging Services nutrition program. Essential Functions: Prepares meals daily for the Aging Services nutrition program. Assembles and prepares ingredients and supplies as indicated by the menu. Prepares and packages congregate and homebound meals, to required specifications, for transportation. Maintains sanitation of kitchen and cleanliness of equipment and utensils, as directed, to meet Health Department Standards. Assists in stocking food storage shelves and inventory maintenance. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow directions.
Demonstrated knowledge of institutional food preparation and equipment.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
Ability to assist, move, and/or transfer equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to move about the production area, as may be required, to prepare food and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepares meals daily for the Aging Services nutrition program.
Assembles and prepares ingredients and supplies as indicated by the menu.
Prepares and packages congregate and homebound meals, to required specifications, for transportation.
Maintains sanitation of kitchen and cleanliness of equipment and utensils, as directed, to meet Health Department Standards.
Assists in stocking food storage shelves and inventory maintenance.
Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.