Work with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Personnel Functions

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.

Log off computer workstations per established facility policy.

Staff Development

Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed.

Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).

Food Service

Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Sweep and mop floors as directed.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

Wash and clean utensils as directed.

Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

Assist cook in preparing meals.

Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

Obtain food supplies for next meal.

Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Serve food in dining room as instructed.

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.

Safety and Sanitation

Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.

Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.

Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

Assist in storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Resident Rights

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.

Knock before entering a resident’s room.

Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.