Position Description
Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and cleaning up for meals served to residents in the nursing center.
Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.
Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use
Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
Sets dining room tables for meals when assigned.
Pushes food carts to appropriate resident care areas
Clears tables of dishes and trash.
Use safe food handling techniques per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
Uses proper hand washing techniques; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required.
Stores food using correct packaging and labeling.
Responsible for care of food service equipment.
Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner with or without notice.
Works closely with dietary staff, residents, families and other facility personnel.