Culinary Server at BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING

Willmar, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

17.75

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Service, Sanitation and Safety, Therapeutic Diets, Time Management, Commercial Equipment Operation, Geriatric Care, Meal Preparation, Dishwashing, Communication, Teamwork, Weights and Measures, Food Storage

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

BETHESDA STONERIDGE CULINARY SERVER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary: To provide residents well prepared nutritious meals served with individual thoughtfulness. Job Relationships: 1. Reports to: Head Chef 2. Interrelationships with: Culinary team team, Nursing, Activities, Business Office, Social Services, Maintenance, Laundry, Residents and Resident’s families, Volunteers, Venders 3. External Contacts: Visitors, delivery persons Hours of Work: As scheduled - morning and evening shifts available. Dress Code: Per Culinary Policy and Procedure Essential Requirements of Work: 1. Experience 1. Previous food service experience desirable 2. Previous long-term care experience desirable 2. Personal 1. Must be able to read English 2. Write and perform mathematical formulations 3. Must be willing to learn 4. Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks, be self-motivated 5. Must be in good physical and mental health 6. Must be able to work cooperatively with others in a proximity and teamwork capability 7. Must have efficient time management skills 8. Ability to complete assigned duties in required time 3. Job Knowledge 1. Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain upkeep of large and small equipment 2. Understanding of daily menu requirements and personal diet requirements 3. Understanding of sanitation and safety requirements Knowledge, Skills and Ability for Full Performance: 1. Plan work schedule for the day based upon the menu and cleaning schedule. 2. Meet meal time schedules 3. Must be able to work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the meal 4. Must work with geriatric residents showing care and empathy 5. Must be self motivated in the absence of the dietary manager 6. Must be knowledgeable in weights and measures 7. Must be knowledgeable in the storage of food products 8. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic diets 9. Must be understanding of sanitation and safety measures to meet state and federal regulations 10. High level of proficiency and time management to meet meal regulations time 11. Must have the capacity to operate commercial equipment 12. Must be in good physical and mental health Physical Demands of the Job: 1. Occasionally lifting to 50 pounds 2. Exposed to temperature extremes in kitchen and storage areas 3. Will receive education regarding safe work habits due to exposure to cuts, burns, falls, and lifting 4. Stand, stoop, bend, and walk during all of scheduled shift 5. Ability to work with detergents, chemicals and ware washing assignments Mental Demands of the Job: 1. Understanding of therapeutic diets and the special needs of residents 2. Maintain mental alertness in order to accurately follow dietary menus and resident therapeutic diets and textures, and requests while managing time regulations Quality Performance Results In: 1. Meeting the mission statement of the Dietary Department, which is serving residents nutritious meals that have a nice appearance and prepared with individual thoughtfulness 2. Residents are well nourished, happy and healthy 3. Meeting or exceeding all state and federal requirements Effect of Error: 1. If resident receive incorrect food according to the menu and diet card this could result in. 1. Choking 2. Illness 3. Diabetic reaction 4. Allergic reaction 5. Insufficient nutrition 6. Improper hydration 2. Poor work habits can cause injury to employee or resident 3. Poor food and sanitation practices could cause food borne illnesses 4. If quality of prepared food is poor, income goes down due to decline in customers 5. Nutritional needs of the vulnerable are not met 6. Dissatisfaction among residents and families Principle Job Responsibilities: Responsibility: Ensure proper sanitation and safety measures are followed at all times. 1. Follows sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment. 2. 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. 1. Dish up salads, desserts, beverages, bread and condiments 2. Assist in dining room service of setup and serving resident’s meals, recording intake of residents and cleaning up. 3. Prepare between meal nourishments and supplements, Delivers and cleans up snack carts 4. May assist in receiving and storage of food supplies 5. Participates positively in effective communication with nursing and family in regards to special needs of the resident 6. Records and carries out any resident dietary changes Responsibility: Wash dishes on a timely basis meeting or exceeding all state and federal requirements. 1. Washes dishes following meals 2. Washes pots and pans during shift 3. Monitor dishwasher temperatures, procedures and performance Responsibility: Miscellaneous 1. Complies with all facility policies 2. Follows through on resident’s rights 3. Attends in-service and all necessary training 4. Works to meet the goals of the facility with enthusiasm and spirit of cooperation and integrity 5. Other jobs as assigned by Supervisor

Responsibilities

Provide residents with nutritious meals through thoughtful service, including plating, dining room setup, and recording intake. Maintain strict sanitation and safety standards while operating commercial kitchen equipment and performing dishwashing duties.