Description
Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
Principle Responsibilities
Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
May assist in restocking work station.May assist in putting away grocery orders.May operate cash register.May assist with menu development.
May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and / or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field
- 0 to 2 years of food service experience
Licenses / Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
- Certification for Food Safety and Handling preferred upon hire
Physical Demands
- Medium Work :
- Lifting weightUp to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently