Job Summary: Performs a variety of food service duties which includes but is not limited to: preparing and serving meals to patients, staff and visitors, maintain the care and cleanliness of the kitchen and provide assistance to the other members of the dietary staff. Responsible for patient’s initial dietary visit and understanding the importance of following special diets ordered by physicians, speech therapist or registered dietician. May be responsible for the clean-up of the kitchen at the end of the shift which includes sweeping and mopping of the floors.

Qualifications: Previous kitchen and food prep experience preferred, must be comfortable entering patient rooms. Must be able to work in a close environment with others as well as independently. Some knowledge of infection control practices helpful. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Responsible and accountable for their actions and judgments
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining quality standards of practice.
• Responsible for organizing and preparing food production needs for patients, staff and functions.
• Promotes and responsible for cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.
• May provide training and orienting of new staff as needed.
• Responsible for reviewing menus for compliance with therapeutic diets and ensuring that all foods meet standards of practices and guidelines.
• Review and agree to abide by Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Compliance Program
• Interacts and shares information with others in an accurate and positive manner.
• Provides clear expectations for department staff on standards of practice
• Promotes cohesive work environment through sensitivity and constructive criticism
• Confers frequently with Director of Dietary and support staff
• Serves as a role model with a positive attitude
• Evaluates own performance, including annual competency review. Maintains professional/technical competency and demonstrates this within their job performance
• Participates in monthly staff meetings/in-services and other committees as appropriate
• Ability to work without immediate supervision
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.