Under the general supervision of the Food Services Director, directs and coordinates activities of kitchen and cafe workers in the preparation and cooking of foods for the hospital patients, catering, personnel and visitors during his/her designated shift.

EXEMPT

Supervises Food Service personnel when preparing patient trays.

Supervises dish room procedures ensuring that proper techniques are utilized and that established procedures and standards are maintained.

Maintains quality control measures to ensure temperature, attractiveness and palatability of food.

Ensures food is prepared, cooked and portion size is per established policies and procedures.

Ensures cleaning and sanitation requirements are maintained at all times including the terminal cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Opens and closes all areas of kitchen and cafe using a checklist.

Ensures security of department by locking all areas including all refrigerators and freezers at the end of the last shift.

Provides orientation and in-services for employees.

Performs any or all of the duties in the kitchen, tray line, and cafeteria and dish rooms as required by staffing problems. Knowledgeable of responsibilities for each shift.

Inspects all work areas to ensure cleanliness and condition.

Ensures infection control practices are always maintained.

Maintains temperature logs for food, refrigerators and freezers.

Ensures all foods, supplies etc. are received and stored according to procedure.

Adheres to dress code.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends department staff meetings as required within the department.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards

Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures.

Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.