Position Summary

Responsible for the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.

Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems. Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation. Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.

Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.

Stores food properly and safely by marking dates and items.

Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance.

Correctly prepares all food served following recipes and special diet orders.

Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.

Maintain daily production records.

Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.

Complete food temperature checks before service.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent required, culinary certification preferred. Must be 18 years of age.

Skill(s): Moderate reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Experience: Prior experience in related food service positions required.

Standard Requirements

Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of (the company) and the facility.

Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.

Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Supports and participates in common teamwork:

Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.

Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

Job Location

Dishroom, kitchen, serving areas and off location as assigned.

Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job

The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:

Kitchen equipment, i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives.

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Hospitality Enterprises offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

**It is not our practice to ask for personal information prior to our on-boarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department. **