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The prepared food is expected to taste good and be served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.\nNote: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each\nstate’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.\nEssential Functions\nPrepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, as requested by the Culinary Manager.\nPrepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.\nPrepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.\nMakes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.\nEnsures that food tastes good and is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.\nUtilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.\nEnsures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.\nEnsures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules.\nMaintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records temperatures of food according to established procedures.\nServes resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with a planned menu, the residents’ diet orders, and food preferences.\nUses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food.\nLabels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.\nEnsures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range. Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the Culinary Manager.\nWashes dishes, and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner.\nKeeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.\nPerforms cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.\nPerforms duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.\nEnsures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal. Stores dishes, and other kitchen items.. in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination.\nAssists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc.\nHelps ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times. Reports inadequate stock levels to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner.\nUses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.\nMaintains the security of the kitchen.\nPerforms all duties using proper safety techniques.\nOperates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to Culinary Manager promptly.\nCompletes tasks according to established time schedules.\nMakes recommendations to the Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.\nWorks cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the facility.\nInteracts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.\nEnsures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.\nOther Functions\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nAttends in-service education and applies instruction to job.\nUpon request, assumes the responsibility of the Culinary Department in the absence of the Culinary Manager.\nDemonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Cascadia policies, procedures, and standards of practice\nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities\nKnowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.\nKnowledge of basic nutrition and food.\nSkilled in quantity food production.\nAbility to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.\nAbility to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to be patient and polite.\nAbility to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.\nAbility to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.\nAbility to do basic math.\nRequirements\nEducation\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. \nLicenses/Certification\nServSafe Food Safety Certification required.\nFood Handlers permit if required per state regulations.\nExperience\nSix months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.\nSix months experience in a long term care environment preferred.\nNOTE: Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. 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