Qualifications/ Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
• Numerical ability to prepare and measure cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Manual dexterity for the preparation of food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Reporting procedures for supplies, equipment needs, food receiving and storage.
• Attend in-service educational programs.

Follow defined safety and Infection Control codes while performing all duties.