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Valley Palms Care Center • North Hollywood, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Valley Palms Care Center -

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary Department management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the resident's nutritional needs

Reviewing menus prior to food preparation

Handling food in a sanitary manner

Preparing and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

Serving food according to established portion control recommended

Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident

Assuring all meals are served on time, including snacks

Coordinating food service with other departments

Being responsible for avoiding food wastes

Maintaining food service equipment

Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up

Keeping worktables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations

Obtaining food supplies for the next meal

Following safety regulations and precautions at all times

Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility

Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital

Must be able to cook food in large quantities

Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

Work environment may be warm

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

Ability to read fine print on labels and menus

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