SHIFT: Full-Time

PAY: $17.00/hr.

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks Instant Pay Options Referral Bonuses Peer Mentorship Generous Paid Time Off

JOB SUMMARY: 
Prepares and serves high quality, nourishing and attractive food items to residents, visitors and staff in the facility.  Supervises dietary aides in the absence of all managerial staff, in relation to daily production, safety and sanitation procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares menu items as described on production and extension sheets including various diets and consistencies  Prepares menu items using standardized recipes   Follows proper portion control and infection control practices using gloved hands in preparation and serving of food items.   Ensures that food items are kept out of food temperature danger zone (40F-140F) by keeping under refrigeration or in the cooking process Follows regulations regarding storage of food items including covering, labeling and dating of such items.  Ensures raw foods are kept separate from ready to eat or cooked foods at the direction of Dietary Management Records cooling temperatures in the cooling log on pre-prepped items in accordance with the Potential Hazardous Food Policy (PHF) Assists in inventory and proper storage of foods, supplies, etc., as directed Ensures safe use and care of equipment by staff.  Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor.  Keeps work are dry and free of hazards Follows Universal precautions, infection control techniques, safety and sanitation regulations procedures Cooks and prepares food for special functions Assumes the supervisor of dietary aides in the absence of a non-designated supervisor. Reports perceived problems to supervisor. Maintains resident rights. Maintains HIPAA privacy, security, and confidentiality standards Follows all established policies and procedures Maintains Corporate Compliance standards Contributes to facility Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives.  Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as identified and directed by the supervisor.  Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions Economical and careful with supplies and equipment

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age High school diploma/GED Experience in large quantity preparation in a healthcare facility Ability to read and follow standardized recipes Able to work and cooperate with fellow staff Ability to follow time schedule for completion of tasks Ability follow directions, policy and procedures Ability to learn and distinguish therapeutic diets Ability to operate food service equipment

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.