SUMMARY

Assists the Dietary Manager and Cook in the preparation and service of food to residents / patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in assembly of meal trays utilizing the planned menus of physicians’ diet orders.

Delivers meals and nourishments to designated facility locations.

Assists in the preparation of food items, as directed.

Completes ware washing and trash disposal.

Maintains food service equipment and work spaces in a clean and safe condition at all times per facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Working in institutional kitchen environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

By his / her signature below, employee agrees to safeguard the privacy of residents' protected health information from improper use and disclosure according to state and federal law.