General PurposePrepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification facility procedures and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.Essential Job FunctionsThis facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore the following list of duties is not all-inclusivePrepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.Taste smell and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes and good taste and appetizing appearance.Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are being met.Serve food according to dietary guidelines checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.Prepare foods for facility personnel families visitors and for special occasions and events as directed by the administrator.Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus diet plans recipes portion and temperature control procedures and facility policies.Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.Be familiar with Standard Precautions Exposure Control Plan Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility recordsinformation.Protect residents from neglect mistreatment and abuse.Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.Minimum QualificationsExperience in preparing foods in large quantities.Organized and detailed in work performance.Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.Working ConditionsSubject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.Fast paced required to make decisions quicklyInvolved with residents personnel visitors government agenciespersonnel etc. under all conditions and circumstances.May work beyond normal duty hours on weekends and in other positions temporarily when necessary.Subject to call-back during emergency conditions e.g. severe weather evacuation post-disaster etc..Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals