Culinary Server

Job Description BETHESDA STONERIDGECULINARY SERVERJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Summary: To provide residents well prepared nutritious meals served with individual thoughtfulness.Job Relationships:Reports to: Head ChefInterrelationships with: Culinary team team, Nursing, Activities, Business Office, Social Services, Maintenance, Laundry, Residents and Resident’s families, Volunteers, VendersExternal Contacts: Visitors, delivery personsHours of Work: As scheduled - morning and evening shifts available.Dress Code: Per Culinary Policy and ProcedureEssential Requirements of Work:ExperiencePrevious food service experience desirablePrevious long-term care experience desirablePersonalMust be able to read EnglishWrite and perform mathematical formulationsMust be willing to learnMust be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks, be self-motivatedMust be in good physical and mental healthMust be able to work cooperatively with others in a proximity and teamwork capabilityMust have efficient time management skillsAbility to complete assigned duties in required timeJob KnowledgeKnowledge and ability to operate and maintain upkeep of large and small equipmentUnderstanding of daily menu requirements and personal diet requirementsUnderstanding of sanitation and safety requirementsKnowledge, Skills and Ability for Full Performance:Plan work schedule for the day based upon the menu and cleaning schedule.Meet meal time schedulesMust be able to work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the mealMust work with geriatric residents showing care and empathyMust be self motivated in the absence of the dietary managerMust be knowledgeable in weights and measuresMust be knowledgeable in the storage of food productsMust be knowledgeable in therapeutic dietsMust be understanding of sanitation and safety measures to meet state and federal regulationsHigh level of proficiency and time management to meet meal regulations timeMust have the capacity to operate commercial equipmentMust be in good physical and mental healthPhysical Demands of the Job:Occasionally lifting to 50 poundsExposed to temperature extremes in kitchen and storage areasWill receive education regarding safe work habits due to exposure to cuts, burns, falls, and liftingStand, stoop, bend, and walk during all of scheduled shiftAbility to work with detergents, chemicals and ware washing assignmentsMental Demands of the Job:Understanding of therapeutic diets and the special needs of residentsMaintain mental alertness in order to accurately follow dietary menus and resident therapeutic diets and textures, and requests while managing time regulationsQuality Performance Results In:Meeting the mission statement of the Dietary Department, which is serving residents nutritious meals that have a nice appearance and prepared with individual thoughtfulnessResidents are well nourished, happy and healthyMeeting or exceeding all state and federal requirementsEffect of Error:If resident receive incorrect food according to the menu and diet card this could result in.ChokingIllnessDiabetic reactionAllergic reactionInsufficient nutritionImproper hydrationPoor work habits can cause injury to employee or residentPoor food and sanitation practices could cause food borne illnessesIf quality of prepared food is poor, income goes down due to decline in customersNutritional needs of the vulnerable are not metDissatisfaction among residents and familiesPrinciple Job Responsibilities:Responsibility: Ensure proper sanitation and safety measures are followed at all times.Follows sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment.Uses proper sanitation and safety procedures during workday.Responsibility: Participate positively and with a smile in the timely and accurate and attractive service of meals to residents and other customers.Dish up salads, desserts, beverages, bread and condimentsAssist in dining room service of setup and serving resident’s meals, recording intake of residents and cleaning up.Prepare between meal nourishments and supplements, Delivers and cleans up snack cartsMay assist in receiving and storage of food suppliesParticipates positively in effective communication with nursing and family in regards to special needs of the residentRecords and carries out any resident dietary changesResponsibility: Wash dishes on a timely basis meeting or exceeding all state and federal requirements.Washes dishes following mealsWashes pots and pans during shiftMonitor dishwasher temperatures, procedures and performanceResponsibility: MiscellaneousComplies with all facility policiesFollows through on resident’s rightsAttends in-service and all necessary trainingWorks to meet the goals of the facility with enthusiasm and spirit of cooperation and integrityOther jobs as assigned by Supervisor