• Assists in food preparation and food service to residents.

• Prepares and delivers food substitutions to residents as needed and assists residents in setting up meal tray as needed.

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures and is responsible for ensuring diet and preferences are followed accurately for each resident.

• Ensures proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies.

• Ensures that food temperatures are maintained at proper levels throughout service, and storage.

• Responsible for sanitation of kitchen work areas; will keep them clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

• Carries out garbage, cleans equipment, work tables, ranges, utensils, pots and pans, floors, and so forth as assigned.

• May transport food carts to and from resident areas as needed.

• Performs dishwashing and cleaning procedures.

• Documents food, refrigerator, freezer temperatures.

• Tests dish machine sanitization and documents accordingly. Will report any discrepancies of normal function to supervisor/maintenance department immediately.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Previous customer service and dining service experience preferred