Food Service Worker (Shift 1) Nashville, TN

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation particularly in a institutional setting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Following specific recipes and meal plans to prepare
  breakfast lunch or dinner items. This can involve cooking large quantities of food
  ensuring proper portion control and maintaining the quality and taste of the dishes.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhering to food safety standards including proper
  handling storage and preparation of food items. Keeping the kitchen area clean
  washing dishes and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.
• Inventory Management: Assisting in managing food inventory by tracking
  ingredients notifying supervisors of low stock and helping with the receipt and storage
  of food supplies.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal
  service and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Customer Service: Occasionally interacting with staff and residents to serve
  meals accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Record Keeping: Logging temperatures of food items and equipment
  documenting food usage and following procedures for food waste management.
• Full-Time Cooks need to be on a flexible schedule including weekends and
  holidays and are expected to perform their duties efficiently and in accordance with
  health regulations.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Basic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to
  residents:
• Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved
  menus provided by a Registered Dietician.
• Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for adults in terms of portion size and
  nutritional content.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition including managing food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Basic knowledge on how to perform simple arithmetic operations such as working with
  fractions percentages and ratios.

Abilities:

• Preparing meals snacks and other food items according to the established
  menus and health guidelines.
• Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas including
  regular cleaning of kitchen equipment countertops stove refrigerator and garbage
  cans.
• Managing food inventory including keeping an accurate count of supplies and
  requesting approval for any menu changes.
• Ensuring the welfare health and safety of all residents during mealtimes
  including maintaining an accessible file for food allergies.
• Supporting other staff by occasionally relieving staff for breaks and maintaining
  overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Completing First Aid CPR training as scheduled.
• Maintaining clear communication with the supervisor regarding any food-related
  issues or concerns.

Certifications:

• Must complete First Aid and CPR training as required.