About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: To perform routine duties in connection with providing dietary services for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES • Responsible for tray setup for patient/resident food service following posted or individual menus. • May work cold or hot stations on tray service line, placing appropriate foods on trays for regular or modified diets. • Responsible for cleanliness of work area and for safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment, and supplies. • May deliver trays and/or loaded food carts to nursing area or LTCC dining room. • Busses dishes, trays, and food for dining rooms; loads, unloads, and cleans food carts. • May prepare and/or deliver beverages, between meal snacks, nourishments, and late tray service. • Loads, operates, and cleans dish washer, garbage disposal and other equipment. • Maintains sanitary conditions in the work area. • May assist residents and/or patients with menu selections. • May record resident and/or patient food and fluid intake. • Prepares coffee and tea for use in catering, cafeteria, and resident areas. • Assists in receiving and storing food and supply deliveries. • May occasionally assist in light cooking, such as pancakes, French toast, eggs, etc. • Act in compliance with federal and state sanitary regulations as well as facility infection control guidelines and dietary policies and procedures. • Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area. • Performs a variety of cleaning-related and other general duties including washing walls, ceilings, vents, and sweeping and mopping floors. • Attends meetings and in-service sessions, as directed. • Requires regular attendance and punctuality. • Performs other assigned duties. Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not oversee other positions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education and Experience • Successfully complete a Serve Safe course as soon as it is offered after employment. Preferred Education and Experience • Experience in commercial kitchen is preferred but not required. • Experience in hospital/nursing home food service is preferred but not required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately $15.00-$18.00