Dietary Services

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and distribute all menu items for residents, employees, visitors and special functions
• Assist in establishing and overseeing policies and standard operating procedures for the department
• Provide a quality dining experience that exceeds customer expectations
• Promote and provide a work environment of teamwork and respect amongst employees, integrity, world class customer service, financial responsibility, and continual pursuit of excellence
• Follow all outlined Company, State, Federal and other applicable health and safety regulations with regard to food service, equipment use and personal hygiene
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Comprehend and comply with verbal instructions/written standard recipes, production orders/record keeping systems, and cooking techniques in the preparation of daily menus
• Follow HACCP policy and procedures and monitor the flow of food
• Produce, prepare and cook hot and cold foods including soups, sauces, salads, specials, entrees, catering, and other food items determined by the supervisor
• Examine foods for quality and freshness and monitor food temperatures
• Portion meals using appropriate measuring tools, garnish food, and oversee the distribution of food leaving the kitchen
• Set up station prior to service with appropriate equipment and food determined by the supervisor and the distribution of food to the customers
• Receive, unpack, unwrap, rotate, and stow deliveries into appropriate refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms via supervisors instructions
• Clean and sanitize work station/area under supervisor’s instruction
• Demonstrate self-initiative while providing the necessary leadership in the operation of the unit
• Foster a team-oriented environment at the work location
• Operate and supervise facility in accordance with Culinary Services Group’s standards and particular client requests
• Fulfill all side work responsibilities as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Physical Ability to perform job duties of position
• Covid vaccine or approved religious/medical exemption
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Serve Safe Certification and any other jurisdiction certifications and formal courses in institution cooking and food services sanitation desired
• Experience: In healthcare, contract or similar food service environment and documented formal training in food service sanitation is preferred