Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• High school diploma or GED diploma
• Two years’ experience in foodservice. Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares dining and tray service according to menus and follows therapeutic diet order. 
• Has knowledge of menu items and can provide general description to the guests/residents
• Direct and assist floor staff in serving meals, maintain cleanliness of the food preparation and storage areas, wash and sanitize dishes.
• Routine contact with soiled dishes/pots/pans, commercial detergents/sanitizers and hot water on a daily basis.
• Operate typical food service equipment such as a food processor, mixer, oven or range. 
• Practice safe handling of kitchen knives. 
• Operate a low temperature dishwashing machine.
• Constant contact with residents and staff; must be courteous and use good judgment.
• Responsible for meals and beverages and serving requested items according to established dietary guidelines.
•  Responds to the dining needs of the residents while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards.
• Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments as directed.
• Obtains food and supplies for meal service as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of guests/resident’s dietary needs.
• Follows all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Mathematical and numerical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 50 pounds.

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