Duties & Responsibilities

• Regularly clean and sanitize kitchen equipment,      utensils, dishes, and work surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and      ensure food safety. This includes washing dishes by hand or using commercial      dishwashers.
• Properly store clean dishes, utensils, and      equipment in designated areas to maintain organization and accessibility      for kitchen staff. Ensure that storage areas are kept clean and tidy.  
• Support kitchen staff by assisting with      basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and portioning      ingredients. This may also involve preparing simple dishes or garnishes      under supervision. 
• Implements and maintains cleaning      and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. 
• Assists in maintaining inventory      of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while      assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Dispose of kitchen waste properly,      separating and removing recyclables. Keep trash bins clean and empty      regularly to prevent odors and pests.
• Assists on neighborhoods, serving meals      and ensuring areas are clean, as needed. 
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to      prevent accidents and injuries in the kitchen. This includes using      appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling chemicals      safely. 
• Mopping spills when they occur and marking      wet floors with appropriate warning signs. 
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff      and other team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow.      Be willing to lend a hand where needed to support the overall functioning      of the kitchen.
• Uphold high standards of personal hygiene,      including proper handwashing and grooming practices. Ensure that uniforms      are clean and worn correctly while on duty.
• Complies with federal, state and      local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation      procedures related to food preparation and service. 
• Follows facility and departmental      safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting.
• Participates and attends      departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as      appropriate.

· Removes garbage and other hazardous materials in the work area.

· Agrees not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director or designee.

· Follow established Infection Control Precaution policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

Required Qualifications

· Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.

· Must be at least 17 years of age or older due to requirement of handling knives. 

• Must possess ServSafe Certification,      or ability to become certified in specified time frame.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

· Moves intermittently during work hours in all food service designated areas throughout the community.

· Works on-site as physical presence at Byron Health Center is a requirement of this position.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. 

· Works beyond normal working hours including weekends and holidays when necessary.

· May be subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday as well to as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

· Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking, and cold in freezers/coolers.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the community.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 150 feet.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

· Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.

· Must be at least 17 years of age or older due to requirement of handling knives. 

• Must possess ServSafe Certification,      or ability to become certified in specified time frame.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.