Job Description

Job Description:

Prepares and serves nutritious meals according to the menu. Monitors methods of food handing, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. Ensures all health, safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food for diets as ordered by the physician.
• Follow menus as ordered
• Notify supervisor of any changes in the menu.
• Honor resident special requests within the prescribed diet order.
• Ensure that all menus are followed, and appropriate substitutions are made and recorded.
• Take necessary measures to ensure that all food served to residents has been prepared in a safe, sanitary manner while also maintaining the highest quality.
• Follow cleaning schedules as directed by Food Service Manager.
• Notify Food Service Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to the Food Service Manager immediately.
• Check with Dietary Aides and Dishwashers to ensure that they are completing their duties and help as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be of legal working age.
• Be able to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Education

  Entry Level (0-2 years)

• Experience

  High School Diploma/GED

Location:

Clinton, IA

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