What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Assistant position at PRAIRIE VIEW INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Newton, KS
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION:
The goals of the Food Service Department are to prepare and serve nutritional, appealing meals to patients, staff, visitors, and guests in a sanitary and safe environment. This will be accomplished through cooperation with other departments as well as through patient input. Therapeutic diets and nutritional education are provided upon request from a physician. Department employees will receive in-service training and be held accountable for maintaining department goals.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- DAY COOK *
- DESSERT COOK *
- SALAD COOK
- DINING ROOM DIETARY AIDE
- EVENING COOK
- EVENING SALAD & DESSERT COOK
- CLEANING OF CAFETERIA, DINING ROOM, & KITCHEN
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTES TO POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH
COWORKERS & CUSTOMERS
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education: High School diploma
- Minimum Experience: 6 months work experience; related field preferred
- Experience with quantity food and preparation methods preferred
- Experience with operation and care of equipment in work area preferred
- Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
- Must maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
- Must have some formal or on-the-job training in food preparation and cooking, or be willing to be trained
- Must be willing to learn dessert and bread preparation and baking techniques
- Must be able to prepare foods as directed, following standardized recipes and procedures
- Must be able to work cooperatively with patients and staff
- Must be able to rotate through other dietary positions
- Must be able to keep work area clean and orderly
- Must be able to work in temperature extremes
- Must be able to stand and walk 90 percent of the day
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to repetitively push and pull large floor mop
- Must be able to bend, squat, work on hands and knees, and reach above head
