Summary: Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.

Qualifications:

Education:

§  Tenth grade or above desirable

     § Proficiency in English is required.

Experience:

§  Experience in dietary department, large volume food preparation and service preferred.

Essential Functions:

§  Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Kindred policy and procedure.

§  Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory and mental requirements.

§  Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

§  Prepares patient trays according to instructions/order.

§  Employs proper food handling techniques whether in preparation of food or setting up or serving trays.

§  Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, silverware and utensils used to service patients and others.

§  Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.

§  Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.

§  Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.

§  Delivers food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units, other areas as assigned.

§  Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.

§  Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.

§  Essential to attend and participate in in-service education opportunities.

§  Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

§  Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.

§  Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the job.

§  Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

§  Ability to be patient and polite.