Food Preparer 1

Food Preparer 1 - (24141197) Job Overview: The Food Service Worker is responsible to prepare meals, nourishments, and snacks for residents with mental health disorders in a State of Montana long term care facility.
Under direction of the Food Service Supervisor and Head Cook food is prepared and served to provide the nutrition and a pleasant dining experience for residents, while meeting the standards and regulations set forth by the Department of Health, Medicaid, and dietary guidelines.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): A.
Food Preparation and Serving 60% · Prepares and serves food and beverages to provide residents with nutritionally adequate meals and snacks by following dietary procedures and meeting established work schedules.
· Prepares nourishments, snacks, and coffee and juice carts for residents to meet nutritional needs by following established procedures and schedules.
· Prepares individual meal plates or trays for residents using knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, and following resident’s individual diet order.
· Set up steamtable serving line and carts such as condiment cart, flatware cart, heated food holding cart in preparation of assembling meals to serve to residents.
· Places assistive devices such as modified flatware, cups, and plates on trays and table for residents as identified on their diet cards.
· Places entrée, salads, desserts, breads, and beverages on individual trays and table settings for each resident.
· Places flatware, napkins, and individual condiments on trays and table settings for each resident following daily menus and diet guidelines.
· Portions salads, desserts, fruits, breads, and beverages individually for residents according to the menu and using graduated kitchen utensils.
· Prepare food and desserts as ordered on individual residents’ diets using a commercial blender.
· Checks each plate for accuracy of diets, portions, condiments, individual requests, etc.
· Transports food cart to resident dining room.
· Checks temperatures as assigned by supervisor to assure foods/liquids are served and stored at established temperatures to prevent burns and food-borne illness, while maintaining quality.
· Records temperatures of the different refrigerators and dish machine as required to assure accurate temperatures for sanitation and food safety.
· Properly dates and labels all stored food items.
Practices proper food storage rotation.
B.
Cleaning & Sanitizing 35% · Cleans and sanitizes dietary equipment to prevent bacterial growth, cross contamination, and spread of food-borne illness by following Department of Health, facility, and food service department policies and procedures.
· Washes dishes, utensils, and pans, scraping leftover food into a garbage disposal and trash containers.
Operates commercial mechanical dishwasher or washes by hand using a three-compartment sink.
· Clears dining room tables of dishes after meals.
· Cleans dining room tables and chairs after each meal.
· Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment such as blender, dish machine, food carts, freezers, and cupboards.
· Follows proper sanitation, hand washing, gloving procedures to avoid cross-contamination and spread of food-borne illness to residents and staff.
C.
Other Duties as Assigned 5% · Stocks and organizes food items on shelves rotating stock by expiration date to ensure freshness and prevent food spoilage, and to maintain a workable inventory.
Removes damaged items and reports to supervisor.
· Refills and replaces condiment containers.
· Provides special requests for residents needs such as clear liquids, late meals due to appointments, travel lunch if needed for out-of-town appointments and menu changes.
Physical and Environmental Demands: Must be able to operate commercial kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
Work closely with co-workers in limited space & maintain positive work relations.
Lift 15 lbs.
frequently/50 lbs.
occasionally.
Carry 15 lbs.
occasionally.
Push/Pull force 25lbs frequently, up to 80 lbs.
Reach forward & down frequently/above the shoulders occasionally.
Remain on feet (stand or walk) for extended periods of time on tile floors.
Handle/grasp up to 80% of a shift, with repetitive hand motions.
Must be able to tolerate extreme heat & humidity.
Regular exposure to odors, fumes, & noise from equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Required for the first day of work: · Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation, safety & equipment.
· Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/residents.
· Ability to follow instructions.
· Ability to effectively communicate with others.
· Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): · No education required · No prior work experience required Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: Not Applicable Salary: $ 17.
05 - 17.
05 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Part-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: No Primary Location: Lewistown Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date: Apr 19, 2024, 12:40:04 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing Required Application Materials: None Contact Name: Lori Ann Jones | Contact Email: lori.
jones2@mt.
gov | Contact Phone: 406-535-6935