OVERVIEW:
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in a healthcare environment. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. Assist in the set up, and service; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to patients/residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare food items such as fruits, vegetables and meats by cutting, dicing and slicing them
· Assist in preparing dishes for patients following instructions for each patient
· Put together meals for patients keeping in mind allowed nutritional values
· Follow instructions for meal preparations for patients with food allergies and make sure to omit any ingredient that may cause gastronomical trouble
· Prepare food trays with items such as plates, flatware, napkins, and condiments
· Apportion food items correctly and following accompanying diet lists
· Place trays in pushcarts and physically push them through facility to assigned floors
· Serve trays to patients by placing them on tables and assisting them in partaking of their food
· Places items, such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
· Collect food trays and dirty dishes and cart them back to the kitchen for washing
· Assist in washing and drying dishware, glassware, and flatware
· Coordinate with laundry services to ensure that clean napkins and tray liners are available constantly
· May record amount and types of special food items served to patients
· Handle kitchen garbage disposal activities by placing trash in appropriate receptacles
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum of one (1) years of foodservice related experience
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