Description
ROLE:
Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high-quality standards and sanitation procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus · Provide PCU staff and patients with patient menu options weekly · Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences and in compliance with special diets · Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations · Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure · Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours · Check and record required documentation logs · Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions · Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors · Transport meals to other locations as needed · Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census · Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy · Plan and execute catering requests as needed · Other duties as assigned
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills · Excellent computer skills · Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy · Excellent telephone skills · Knowledge of therapeutic diets and guidelines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· High School Diploma Required
Experience:
· Working knowledge of health care food service preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):
· ServSafe – will be required within 6 months
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, in excess of four hours per day · Walking, standing, sitting, driving · Hand dexterity to include writing, typing, filing records · Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds · Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus