Promotes resident centered care by providing choice to residents. Will provide meal service, housekeeping, and laundry services in a positive and supportive environment for residents. * Assists in food preparation and food service to residents. * Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures and is responsible for ensuring diet and preferences are followed accurately. * Ensures proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies. * Ensures that food temperatures are maintained at proper levels throughout service, and storage. * Responsible for sanitation of kitchen work areas; will keep them clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies. * Carries out garbage, cleans equipment, work tables, ranges, utensils, pots and pans, floors, and so forth as assigned. * May transport food carts to and from resident areas as needed. * Performs dishwashing and cleaning procedures. * Documents food, refrigerator, freezer temperatures. Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Previous dining / food service experience preferred