Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary :
Ensures the food service provided for the community meets and / or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations.
Essential Functions :
- Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season
- Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors
- Continues to look for ways to improve and / or enhance the quality of the food service provided
- Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
- Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner
- Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment when needed
- Ensures that food is delivered on time
- Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed
- Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested
- Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their input and suggestions
- Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
- Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
- Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices
- Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the community
- Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
- Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
- Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates
- Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
- The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
- The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
- Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions :
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadershipEncourages teamwork and promotes company philosophyAttends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when ableCompletes all required courses in adherence with HRA UniversityIs prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basisBecomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalentAll associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residentsRequirements :
Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements :
High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferredRequires valid state certification as Certified Dietary ManagerMinimum of one-year experience as a chef / cookMinimum of one-year experience with supervision or managementCurrent food service sanitation certificateExperience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferredAble to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contactsKnowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulationsKnowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulationsAble to make independent decisionsAble to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicableMust possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens