What You'll Do: • Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian • Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times • Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment • Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done • Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste • Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences • Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service • Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules • Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated. • Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services. • Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents • Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor • Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks • Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately Why Us? We invest in you so you can lead at your best: • $10 per pay employee-open medical plan • 100% employer-paid co-insurance • $0 cost urgent care • Free Dental Insurance (employee + family) • Free Life Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions • Employee Referral Bonuses • Tuition Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring NewCourtland provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We evaluate each candidate based on qualifications, experience, and job-related criteria. Where permitted by law, background checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and are evaluated using an individualized, job-related assessment. Applicants are provided the opportunity to respond to any information considered in the hiring decision.