Affinity Healthcare -
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.