Kitchen Aide

Catholic Health•Sayville, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, development or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities. Employee aids in the orientation of new employees.

Requirements

Moderate, Lifting, Standing.

Responsibilities

Delivers food carts to communities and dining areas.
Returns food carts to clean-up area and breaks down trays.
Hand washes items that are not machine washable such as large pots and pans in 3 compartment sink; records PPE.
Delivers clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen or dining areas.
Disposes of trash and garbage throughout shift.
Mops floors in kitchen, walk-in refrigerators and freezer, and storerooms.
Spot cleans floor spills as needed.
Checks in and puts away food, chemical and paper orders using FIFO (first in, first out) method.
Follows sanitation policies for handling, storing food in such a manner to minimize any cross contamination.
Works at dish room station; records dishwasher temperatures.
Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of the work day.
Cleans / sanitizes all equipment according to policy.
Able to complete assignments within allotted time and able to adjust to changes and re-assignments.
Follows all established safety procedures for use of personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food & Nutritional Services or designee (Clinical Dietitian, Chef).
Report all accidents/ incidents as established by department policies.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
Knock before entering a resident’s room.
Familiar with department and facility Performance Improvement Projects.
Perform other related duties as required.