Food & Nutrition Aide - PER DIEM NIGHTS - Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

• •Completes equipment competency test annually.
• •Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils & equipment.
• •Performs general cleaning duties; equipment, utensils, pots, pans and other serving items by washing them by hand or place them in a dishwashing machine, return clean utensils, pots and pans to their proper place. Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.

• •Reviews menu & production sheets to determine the day's production.
• •Pulls appropriate recipes.
• •Gathers work supplies Carries pans kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator while maintaining safety standards.
• •Prep work including, washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruit.
• •Plans & coordinates schedule so that food will be ready at required times.
• •Measures & mixes ingredients according to recipes following portion control standards.
• •Prepares & seasons food using strict recipe adherence.
• •Ensures that all food prepared & served meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, & appearance.
• •Assures that all food is covered, labeled, dated & rotated utilizing current system.
• •Supports all functions of the Food and Nutrition Department Room Service as necessary for patient care.
• •Sets up serving line, making sure temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges and that correct utensils are used.
• •On an ongoing basis, inventories and re-stocks supplies and food products in work areas.
• •Notifies cooks if the food temperature is not within acceptable limits.
• •Serves hot and cold items from serving line to customers.

• •Detects & reports spoiled or unpalatable food, defective supplies or equipment, or other unusual conditions.
• •Resolves patient/customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor/manager.

• •All employees are pleasant & courteous when ascertaining the needs of their customers.
• •All areas are kept neat, clean, organized, & filled.
• •Proper portioning utensils are used.
• •Cashiers are accurate & follow all cash handling procedures.
• •Employees are expected to be knowledgeable about the daily menu & suggestive sell to all customers.

• •Completes leftover logs.
• •Completes production sheets.
• •Completes taste & temperature panels for cafeteria/tray line/refrigerators and freezers.
• •Completes catering request forms as appropriate.
• •Maintains recipe files.
• •Assists with receiving food products as appropriate.

• •Attends or reviews all department safety committee meetings.
• •Completes self-assessment of safety program annually.
• •Follows department safety policies at all times.
• •Alerts supervisor of any unsafe conditions which exist immediately.

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