Dietary Services Lead

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Falls Health & Rehab in Sterling, VA is seeking a Full Time Food Service Worker to prepare and direct the preparation of meals serving residents. You will follow recipes and production sheets to ensure quality, work cooperatively with dietary staff, and comply with all food safety regulations.

You will monitor temperatures, manage portion control, maintain a clean work environment, and assist with purchasing, inventory, and staff scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager certification preferred
• Experience with food preparation
• Demonstrated cooking skills and ability to follow menus and recipes.
• Able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served in the Center.
• Follows recipes, menus, and production sheets to ensure a quality product.
• Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
• Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
• Monitors and records food temperatures throughout the food preparation process including storage, cooking, holding, and serving.
• Serves meal items using proper portion control and following diet restrictions.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
• Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
• Assists Director with purchasing, storage, or inventory as directed.
• Assists Director with maintaining electronic meal service information.
• Assists Director with dietary staff work schedule.
• Assists Director with interviewing residents for food preferences.
• Fulfills in-service training requirements in a timely manner using Relias program.
• Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
• Treats residents, staff, and visitors with respect.
• Reports illness and symptoms to Director of Dining Services promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Potomac Falls Health & Rehab - STERLING, VA 20164

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.30 - $26.30 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served in the Center.
• Follows recipes, menus, and production sheets to ensure a quality product.
• Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
• Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
• Monitors and records food temperatures throughout the food preparation process including storage, cooking, holding, and serving.
• Serves meal items using proper portion control and following diet restrictions.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
• Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
• Assists Director with purchasing, storage, or inventory as directed.
• Assists Director with maintaining electronic meal service information.
• Assists Director with dietary staff work schedule.
• Assists Director with interviewing residents for food preferences.
• Fulfills in-service training requirements in a timely manner using Relias program.
• Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
• Treats residents, staff, and visitors with respect.
• Reports illness and symptoms to Director of Dining Services promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager certification preferred
• Experience with food preparation
• Demonstrated cooking skills and ability to follow menus and recipes.
• Able to work well with others