Culinary Services Assistant

Job Requirements

Assists in the preparation of foods. Labeling, dating and storage of food items. Portions and serves food in a prescribed manner for dining areas and tray service. Reads and follows tray/diet cards and written diet orders accurately. Becomes knowledgeable of special diets. Transports and returns carts safely and carefully to appropriate area. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen areas and related equipment. Follows and maintains cleanliness and infection control procedures and standards. Scrapes, washes, and racks dishes either by dishwasher or manually using a three-compartment sink. Assists in work storage areas such as unpacking, dating, and storing supplies. Completes trainings and attends mandatory in-service and department meetings by the facility. Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. Maintains residents\' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. Physical demands: Stands for long periods of time. Moves back and forth through kitchen, dish room and the facility. Moves from hot and humid areas to the freezer or coolers, subject to dramatic and extreme temperature changes. Pushes and pulls heavy carts; lifts, moves and carries cans, boxes, and crates to and from work areas. Handles hot pans, foods, cooking utensils and food containers. Uses near vision for reading diet cards, recipes and food preparation. Plan and coordinate the work of others; as necessary. Answer the telephone, take message, and fill out necessary paperwork. Check orders and sign invoices as needed. This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.