Indian Canyon Post Acute Care Center is looking for a tray aide/dishwasher aide to be a part of our team! ICPACC is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility located in Yucca Valley. We offer extensive training and orientation for our dietary team.
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook/Chef and/or the Certified Dietary Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Certified Dietary Manager.
Inspect special diet trays to ensure the correct diet is served to the resident.
Coordinate food and nutrition services with other department as necessary.
Assist in establishing a food service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
Ensure menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.
Review menus prior to preparation of food.
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
Ensure all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policies.
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of cook.

Food Service Functions:

Sweep and mop floors as directed.
Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipe, planned menus and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
Be sure appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents' meal tray.
Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Safety and Sanitation Functions:

Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.
Dispose if food and waste in accordance with established facility policies.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures.
Follow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets (SDSs) to the Certified Dietary Manager.

Specific Requirements:

Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Schedule:

Full time
8 hour shifts

Cook/Kitchen Staff

Cook/Kitchen Staff

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