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Description: Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils. Prepares snacks for the residents, patients and Senior Living. Essential Job Functions: Essential job functions are to prepare, plan, organize, serve and cook to facility wide and special events. Overall preparing and serving-70-80% Prepares snacks/nutritional supplement as prescribed by R.D. Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of foods to be prepared Makes desserts and any prepping the cook needs Prepares sandwiches and specialty items as directed Prepares salad plates and a variety of salads as directed by the menu Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance Sets up and serves patient trays in accordance with established schedule and procedures Serve food as diets ordered and serve food to visitors and staff Receive payment for food and drinks from visitors and staff Carries dishes and foods between kitchen and serving lines Prepares coffee and tea for food service Prepares, loads, transports food carts May assist in putting groceries away Deliver trays to patient rooms Shall perform all other duties as assigned by those appointed to a position over you Assist with other positions as needed Overall Sanitation-30% Carries dishes and food between kitchen and serving lines Operates dishwasher to ensure all dishes and utensils are clean Cleans the kitchen area and cooking utensils Collects, processes and disposes of trash, cans, bottles and similar debris and transports to disposal area. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies Wipes off counters and tables and replenishes items as needed Participates in post meal cleanup tasks as assigned Clean items on cleaning schedule and signs when completed Sweep and mop dining room floor Resets all residents' tables for next meal Overall Charting -5% Maintain percentage (food) records on residents Maintains department records, reports and files as required Overall Continuous Professional Development-10% Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings Attends meetings as required Maintains department records, reports and files as required Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma: Preferred but not Required OR general education degree (GED) Experience: Recommend some experience in cooking Certificates: ServSafe preferred but not required Language: Ability to read, write, and speak in English Hours of Operation: Hours scheduled will include weekends and holidays Reasoning Abilities: Ability to carry out detailed written and /or verbal instructions. Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Working knowledge of sanitation procedures Working Conditions: Subject to many interruptions Subject to cuts and burns Exposed to hazards of steam and heat Exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements Exposed to hot and humid work environment May be exposed to toxic chemicals Physical Demands: Must be able to stand continuously throughout a 12 hour shift Occasional heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs) Considerable prolonged, extensive standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Satanta District Hospital

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