Cook/Tray Setter

32 hours per week

Prepares and serves foods according to Local, State, and Federal guidelines and maintains dietetic services facilities, equipment, and utensils in a sanitary manner. Provides supervision of dietetic service employees in the absence of the assistant supervisor, supervisor or manager. Responsible for the tray setup for patients in a timely and sanitary manner, which includes work station setup, assembly, and delivery/retrieving of patients’/residents’ trays. Cold food items will be prepared in accordance with diets. Clean the work station, equipment, dishes, and flatware.

Functions of the Position (not an exhaustive list):

• Prepare and cook meats, soups, gravies, sauces, and vegetables
• Roast, steam, bake, and fry items. Assemble ingredients and flavors in accordance with diet and recipes
• Place food on plates with portion and quality control in an attractive manner
• Assist with inspecting and storing of food and supplies. e. Maintain food service facility and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
• Set up work station to facilitate efficient meal service
• Assemble all food trays in accordance to diet order
• Highlight critical information on card i.e., allergies, dislikes, etc.
• Deliver/retrieve trays at designated times
• Prepare and deliver between-meal nourishments to hospital units and nursing center according to specification
• Prepare salads, desserts, and all beverages for meals
• Clean trays, dishes, silverware, equipment, and workspace according to sanitation guidelines after each patient meal period.
• Maintain accurate records

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of experience in food service and general food preparation