- Salary
- $5k+
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
- Full Time (32 hours/ week)
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation, portioning, and serving of meals to residents in accordance with their dietary needs.
- Ensure that food is served in an attractive and timely manner.
- Deliver meal trays to resident rooms, following all appropriate dietary guidelines and preferences.
- Clean and sanitize dining areas, kitchen equipment, and utensils as required.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies, reporting any shortages to their director.
- Follow food safety protocols, including proper storage and handling of food.
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of meal services, including buffets and special events.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff regarding dietary needs or concerns.
- Follow all regulations related to sanitation, infection control, and safety.
- Inform Manager of any problems relating to missing or defective equipment.
COOK:
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes.
- Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrées) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards.
- Ensure food storage areas are clean.
- Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to residents is safe for consumption.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in food service or dietary aide roles is preferred but not required.
- Previous cooking experience required for cook position.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with residents, families, and team members in a friendly and professional manner.
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and special dietary needs is a plus.
- Ability to push/pull a food cart and stand for long periods.
- Willingness to undergo a background check and required health screenings.
Skills
Food Safety
