Culinary Server/Prep/Utility

Taking care of dependent persons is worthwhile to work.   Serving others is a  lifestyle choice and should not be entered into lightly.   Contributing to the health and welfare of others can be draining at times,  but  at the same time can  be truly rewarding.   Being a caregiver is a  dedicated occupation and is not like any other job.    You have agreed to accept the responsibility for providing proper care and service to persons who depend on others for care.   This means you agree to follow the guidelines of this living center as you perform your duties and fulfill your responsibilities. 

Purpose of this position: 

Support to chef and cooks in preparation,  service,  and clean-up for meals served to residents and guests of  HPM-ALCs. 

7:30am-12:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays. Pay based on experience $13-15.00 per hour.

Qualifications: 

Caring attitude toward the elderly,  including those who may be physically frail or have dementia.   Ability to read,  write and follow directions provided in English.   Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.   Must be at least  15  years of age.   (Must provide workers permit from the school system if a  non-graduated minor).   Must obtain and maintain  Food  Handler  Certification  (Serv Safe).   Must be able to pass the state-mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT  

1.  Proper use and maintenance of equipment.  

2.  Informs supervisor when equipment is not working properly.

3.  Carry food,  supplies,  equipment,  and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

4.  Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.  

5.  Receives food deliveries, verify receipt against picking ticket;  properly store items.

SERVICE

1.  Make sure any trays sent out on Room Service are gathered and returned to the kitchen within  2 hours of mealtime.

2.  Monitors food/plates that are returned to the kitchen.   Informs cook if a  particular food is not eaten by multiple residents.      

 3.  Informs residents of meal choices

4.  Serves properly (Serve from  LEFT,  Remove from  RIGHT)   Do  NOT  reach over or across a resident.

5.  Do not touch food when serving:   use tongs or other appropriate utensils.

6.  Offers substitute items when residents decline a  menu item.  (as  directed  by  the Chef)

7.  Sets  and  clears  tables  properly  and  quietly

8.  Pours coffee and beverages for residents in the dining room.

9.  Treat  all  residents  with  dignity and respect

10.  Assist in serving meals as directed by the cook.

11.  Use plate  covers  as  needed

FOOD PREPARATION:

1.  Assist  cook  as directed  

2.  Wash,  peel,  cut,  chop various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

3.  Weigh  and/or  measure food  as  needed  for  meal  preparation

4.  Portion  and  wrap  food  as  directed  –  either  for  storage,  cooking,  or  serving

5.  Proper use  of plate  covers  and  wraps  for clean  food  delivery  and  storage 

SANITATION:

1.  Handle dishes from the rim,  glasses/cups from the handle or lowest portion of the item  (never the mouth portion),  and silverware by the handle.

2.  Washes and  sanitizes all  dishware  and  utensils

3.  Cleans dining room after meals  -  including sanitizing table tops,  wiping down chairs, vacuuming etc.   Also cleans salt and pepper shakers, sugar dishes,  cream containers,  etc.

4.  Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment  and service areas.

5.  Put away all cleaned dishes.

6.  Sweep and mop kitchen floors after each meal.

7.  Comply  with  infection  control  protocols  

8.  Take and record temperatures of food, water, freezer, cooler as directed.

9.  Remove  trash  and  garbage from the  kitchen:   properly  dispose of in a dumpster

GENERAL:

1.  Properly completes required documentation  –  including cleaning lists,  food used,  meals served, water temperatures, food temperatures, storage temperatures.

2.  Follows safe food service and sanitation guidelines in all aspects of performing the job.

3.  Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to assure that the goals and objectives of this living center are fulfilled.

4.  Be a goodwill ambassador  for  this  living  center

5.  Comply with  Life  Safety  policies  and periodic  “drills”

6.  Participate  in  training  opportunities

7.  Report  safety  and  health  hazards to  the  Maintenance  Supervisor

8.  Work cooperatively  with  others  on  the  same shift  and  across  shifts

9.    Report to  work as  scheduled

10.  Compliance  with  all  Resident  Rights  including  confidentiality

11.  Compliance  with  the  guidelines  stated  in  the  Employee Handbook

12.  Other  duties  as assigned  or  as may  be  necessary  to  meet  the  goals and  objectives of  this living center 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift  50lb
• Able to stand,  bend,  twist,  turn,  stoop,  squat,  sit,  kneel,  pull,  push,  and walk long distances on hard surfaces,  for extended periods of time.
• Able to perform physically repetitive work.
• Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
• Able  to  work  with  strong smells  and  chemicals
• Able to handle pots,  pans,  stir a variety of textures,  etc.  
• Ability  to  move  boxes
• Some repetitive  motion  work
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents,  co-workers,  and supervisors.
• Ability  to  comprehend  written  and  verbal  instructions  in  English 

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