Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Handle and prepare food by OHA Food Sanitation Rules

· Prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance

· Follow oral and written directions

· Follow written menus and recipes

· Understand and be able to prepare meals for special diets as directed

· Be responsible for avoiding food waste

· Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules and maintaining a safe, steady work pace

· Assume responsibility as PIC during the shift.

Policies & Procedures

· Always follow Resident’s Rights policies

· Follow Oregon Community-Based Care Annual Kitchen Inspection Standards

· Follow Oregon Health Authority - Division 150 Food Sanitation Rules

· Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures

· Be responsible for the proper care and use of kitchen equipment

· Assume accountability for data contained in the employee’s handbook

· Observe infection control procedures

· Observe all facility safety policies and procedures

· Apron or Cook Smock, proper footwear is to be worn at appropriate times while performing duties

· PIC responsible for all kitchen wash, folding, and putting away laundry including aprons, Cook Smock, towels, mop, etc.

· Hair restrained by braid, bun, or hair net including facial hair restrained by the use of a beard net or mask.

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Resident / Staff / Guest Services

· Assist residents, and guests at their request and as you observe their needs.

· Identify special resident problems and notify resident care staff and/or R.N.

· Receive monies for guest charges including documentation services.

· Track staff meals, and notify staff of charges for additional meals

· Prepare food that is written on the House Menu, and Weekly Menu along with following portion control methods during meal services.

Documentation

· Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures (ask resident care staff for assistance if necessary)

· Document resident meal tracking, food waste, food temperature, refrigeration equipment, dishware equipment, sanitation equipment, and guest and staff meals.

Other Duties

· Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

· Fill out the timecard completely and timely

· Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

· Function with inside and outside environmental conditions

· Attend in-service training programs

· Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures

· Answer the telephone as needed using proper telephone etiquette

Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Food Services or the Administrator