Culinary Assistant - PRN Days

Overview Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative-pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580). Job Summary The culinary assistant prepares and serves food using proper food handling and safety techniques for patients, employees, and special functions, resulting in food that meets the nutritional guidelines and safety standards set forth in the department policies and procedures. The employee maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations. Essential Functions Food Preparation Assist in preparing food following department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Serve and portion food per patient diet order, department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures. Follow standardized menus for patients and cafeteria food preparation. Make only authorized changes to the planned menu and record the change according to established policy. Use production sheets to direct preparation and quantity of food. Prepare foods to meet established mealtimes. Prepare and serve food at the proper temperature set forth by the FDA Food Code. Prepare patient snack orders using a production sheet; ensure all snacks are labeled properly and distributed to patients on time. Food Receiving, Purchasing, Storing Label, date, and store food (including leftovers) properly according to cool-down techniques and established policies. Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food supplies as indicated by the supervisor/manager. Ensure an adequate supply of food and supplies is always available; report stock levels promptly. Use food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste. Stock nourishment rooms and administration suite/lounge per department procedure. Safety and Sanitation of Work Environment Keep work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food. Perform cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilize proper cleaning chemicals. Perform duties using proper infection-control techniques and protective equipment as needed. Wash dishes, pots, and pans according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Take dish machine temperature and/or sanitizer concentration prior to each use and record on log. Report any problems with water temperature or sanitizer immediately to supervisor. Store dishes, pots, and pans in the proper location to prevent contamination and per established standards. Operate equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. Maintain equipment in clean and safe operating condition using appropriate safety measures and guards; report problems immediately to supervisor. Maintain the security of the department. Menu Management Check for new diet orders, discharges, room changes prior to each meal tray line assembly in the medical record. Pass selective menus to patient and assist the patient with completion if needed. Use the menu-management computer program to add new admissions, update patient information, edit menus, enter patient selections, print menus or reports, and generate tray tickets. Cashier for cafe meal service. Verify and sign for starting cash bank with a manager. Balance drawer accurately at shift end; report overages/shortages immediately to manager and complete all necessary reports. Ring up every sale accurately, count cash back to customers out loud, keep cash secure in register/safe; never leave unattended. Take orders accurately and use correct menu items/PLUs on the POS. Handle cash, debit/credit cards, mobile payments; apply discounts or refunds per policy. Resolve minor complaints; escalated major issues to manager. Keep checkout area clean, organized, and stocked. Other Fulfills responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Program, applicable federal and state laws, and professional standards and codes of ethics. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and employee information. Demonstrates guest relation skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and others. Works cooperatively with coworkers in all departments. Adheres to dress code and wears proper identification while on duty; maintains a neat and clean appearance. Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements; maintains professional growth and development. Reports to work on time; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence. Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings. Maintains current certification for position. Communicates issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities to supervisor routinely. Participates in performance-improvement program by collecting quality data when assigned. Participates in survey process; honestly answers questions asked by surveyors. Participates in corrective action plan as directed. Assumes leadership in the kitchen when assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations Must read, write, and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification. Knowledge of safe food handling. Knowledge of federal, state, and city food codes and regulations. Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn menu-management system. Understand life-span growth and development principles and can provide appropriate care. Perform other related duties as assigned. Pay Range and Benefits Pay Range: $21.00–$21.29/hr. ScionHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred) Licenses / Certifications Food Handlers Card or permit if required by state or local jurisdiction upon hire. Experience 1+ years experience in quality food preparation setting (e.g., restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel). Required. Prior experience that demonstrates full understanding of therapeutic diets. 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