Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Ensure the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Resident Rights policy at all times.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Dietary Cook.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Serve meals in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Assist in establishing and standardizing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks, and between meal snacks when directed.
• Prepare and serve substitute meals to residents.
• Ensure safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by yourself as well as your co-workers.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Assist in routinely scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to the Director of Food Services.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Review complaints and grievances upon receipt and notify the Director of Food Services.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Food Services.