SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for Elwyn Residents in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. * Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. * Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events. * Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling * Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines * Checks and stores incoming supplies. * Follows assigned break schedules. * Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned * Attends all mandatory in-service programs. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times * Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. * Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements * Performs all other duties as assigned. * Attend and pass all required trainings (HHFKA, Whitsons, State and Local) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. * Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Certifications: * Servsafe certification preferred but not necessary Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * 1 year professional food service experience required * Always present a positive and professional image. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear * Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. * Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. * Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line * Standing most of the work day is required. * Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers * The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled