Food Service Worker Per-Diem

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs job functions as prescribed by job description, established policies, and agency/facility procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities
• Cleans areas in kitchenettes and dining room and empty trash cans in preparation for meal service
• Cleans off all trays and set up a serving assembly line
• Refers to special diet chart and is aware of all special diet needs
• Ensures that all clients with special diets are served the proper meals
• Disposes of any leftovers from previous day in refrigerator and clean off shelves inside
• Inspects temperature for hot and cold food when it arrives
• Inspects temperature for refrigerator and ensure proper temperature is maintained
• Prepares inventory sheet to assist with food service supply ordering
• Cleans the staff lounge by sweeping floors and wiping counters
• Responsible to maintain cleanliness in the community dining room, including cleaning spills, sweeping, and wiping tables and chairs
• Responsible for cleanliness of all equipment related to food service
• Apartitions food item properly and in accordance with complying dietary endorsements
• Covers with laundry services to ensure that cleaning rags are available on a constant basis
• Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, refrigerators, ice maker machines, microwaves, blenders, and coffee makers
• Supports ongoing quality assurance and improvement activities
• Assists with efforts to assess and improve patient satisfaction regarding facility services
• Participates in and assists with professional development activities
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness
• Fulfills all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Self-identifies and supports a system for staff to identify potentially unsafe systems/processes/situations and takes initiative to ensure problem solving with appropriate response that is clearly documented
• Projects a positive professional image, adheres to organizational dress code, and ensures that all staff follows guidelines
• Supports Residence & Food Coordinator with meetings as required
• Demonstrates courtesy, mutual respect and compassion in dealing with others
• Demonstrates effective leadership, role modeling working relations and works effectively as with the team to facilitate the organization’s ability to meet goals and objectives
• Demonstrates a willingness to accommodate requirements or changing priorities in the workplace

Requirements

• Vocational Education Certificate in Food Service from a valid institution
• 1 year of experience in facility food service preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively
• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
• Light work – exert/lift up to 25 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 15 lbs. regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch to perform regular duties
• Current ServSafe Card / Food Handler Certification

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD)
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!