Kitchen Aide

Job description

Overview
• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, development or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
• Employee aids in the orientation of new employees.
• Delivers food carts to communities and dining areas.
• Returns food carts to clean-up area and breaks down trays.
• Hand washes items that are not machine washable such as large pots and pans in 3 compartment sink; records PPE.
• Delivers clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen or dining areas.
• Disposes of trash and garbage throughout shift.
• Mops floors in kitchen, walk-in refrigerators and freezer, and storerooms.
• Spot cleans floor spills as needed.
• Checks in and puts away food, chemical and paper orders using FIFO (first in, first out) method.
• Follows sanitation policies for handling, storing food in such a manner to minimize any cross contamination.
• Satisfactorily works at dish room station; records dishwasher temperatures.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of the work day.
• Cleans / sanitizes all equipment according to policy.
• Able to complete assignments within allotted time and able to adjust to changes and re-assignments.
• Follows all established safety procedures for use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food & Nutritional Services or designee (Clinical Dietitian, Chef).
• Report all accidents/ incidents as established by department policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room.
• Familiar with department and facility Performance Improvement Projects.
• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset resident and family members.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerators/freezer.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.; including TB, COVID, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Moderate, Lifting, Standing.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Salary Range
USD $21.50 - USD $26.80 /Yr.