Position Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  College course work in food service management or culinary arts preferred.  Minimum of two (2) years experience in commercial food production required.  Health care food service experience preferred.  Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team setting as well as independently.  Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency and crises situations.  Able to prioritize, organize and carry out various tasks with multiple interruptions.  Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:  Coordinate and prepare meals from start to finish for breakfast, lunch and dinner according to a pre-planned menu or patient request.  Deliver meals at appropriate designated meal times.  Prepare food items including special dietary foods and assist staff and patients with needs and requests.  Plan for next day meals.  Determine quantities needed based on number of patients, patients’ health, menu and inventory levels.  Consult with dietitian regarding menus and menu development.  Ensure compliance with county and/or state regulations relating to food handling, sanitation, etc. by ongoing education.  Check and monitor accuracy of food deliveries.  Stock food upon delivery.  Maintain food production records for each meal produced in accordance with agency, state, federal and accreditation guidelines.  Maintain refrigerator temperature logs and communication logs.  Go to grocery store, as needed, to purchase food items.  Place food orders with contracted vendors.  Determine best supplier for food based on quality and cost.  Utilize excess quantities of food in future food preparation.  Operate dishwasher machine.  Maintain a safe, orderly and clean work environment.  Ensure routine maintenance and cleanings are completed in all areas of kitchen.  Maintain sanitation score of at least 100.  Follow appropriate infection control protocols to prevent food borne illness.  Follow appropriate safety protocol to ensure safety of self and others.