Prep Cook - Full-Time

Manor Lake Cartersville; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and ensuring that meals are presented attractively. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving the elderly and a commitment to providing quality food service. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of residents. If you're enthusiastic and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to read, write, and understand English.
• Previous experience or training in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and ensure proper meal presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in food storage and work areas.
• Report hazardous conditions and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Food Preparation

Portion Control

Sanitation Practices

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Purpose:

To prepare food in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, the community’s established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Food Service Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food preparation using company standardized recipes and production sheets. Assure meal presentation portion control procedures.
• Work the food line during meal times.
• Assist in ensuring proper storage of raw and leftover foods.
• Assist and direct the daily or scheduled cleaning duties.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standard Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department and all food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
• Maintained habits of good personal hygiene.
• Promptly reports all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the Food Service Director and/or Executive Director.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures, wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling infections waste and/or blood and body fluids.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established procedures; and, complete necessary forms and reports to submit to Dining Service Director
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

Marginal functions

• Attend and participate in orientation, training and in-service educational activities
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel to ensure that food service is properly maintained
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment and recommend to the Dining Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Must be18 years of age or older
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Previous experience or completion of appropriate training program.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing