Position Purpose: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.
• Works with the Dietary Manager as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. 

Assigned Tasks

• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
• Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.