Description :
Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high quality standards and sanitation procedures. Location : Boone, NC
Requirements :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
 - Provide PCU staff & patients with patient menu options weekly
 - Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets
 - Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
 - Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
 - Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
 - Check and record required documentation logs
 - Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
 - Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
 - Transport meals to other locations as needed
 - Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
 - Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
 - Plan & execute catering requests as needed
 - Other duties as assigned
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Excellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent computer skillsProven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracyExcellent telephone skillsKnowledge of therapeutic diets & guidelinesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education :
§ High School Diploma Required
Experience :
§ Working knowledge of health care food service preferred
Licensures & Certifications : (if applicable) :
§ ServSafe will be required within 6 months
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
§ Walking, standing, sitting, driving
§ Hand dexterity to include writing; typing; filing records
§ Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds
§ Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
§ Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license
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