Atmosphere is warm and noisy for cookingMoves intermittently during working hoursIs subject to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etcCommunicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisorsWorks beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Attends and participates in continuing educational programsIs subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminantsIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMaintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activitiesMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facilityMust meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examinationMust possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully metMust be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatableMust be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations Perform all other duties as requestedSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Google and Microsoft operating system platformsAdministrative and clerical procedures; customer service EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Education: Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade educationOn-the-job training provided WORK ENVIRONMENT:Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.