Essential Functions:

• Responsible for daily food production, service, and customer satisfaction through proper food handling procedures, guidelines, and portion control.
• Prepares, sets up, and monitors daily food production following standardized recipes and techniques.
• Assures FIFO method is used when preparing daily items.
• Prepares all food items within SERV Safe guidelines.
• Makes sure food is available when needed.
• Sets up menu items, and appropriately garnishes. Monitors the quality and flavor of all food items being served.
• During food handling, wraps, labels, dates, and use-by-dates all food items.
• Uses leftovers in a timely manner.
• Strives to be fiscally responsible by keeping waste to a minimum.
• Takes temperatures of food items and properly utilizes prep and pull sheets and production sheets.
• Completes prep for the following days according to special function worksheets, production sheets, and prep and pulls.
• Ensures menu items/plate presentation meets established standards.
• Maintains psychical and mental stamina during peak mealtimes.
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas.
• Completes daily sanitation to meet established standards according to sanitation checklists.
• Assures compliance with all food and safety standards.
• Keeps work area organized and cleans throughout the day.
• Follows glove and hairnet policy.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This position is full-time in a healthcare facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, as well as weekends, holidays, and work during inclement weather, will be required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational / Technical Degree: Culinary training (Preferred)
• 1-3 years experience in cooking
• Prior experience working with senior population (preferred)

Certification and Licensure Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check (Preferred)
• SERV Safe Certification (Preferred)