PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun! Panera Perks: Competitive pay Eligible for a quarterly increase based on performance Free Meals on shifts Career Growth Opportunities Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance vacation & 401(k) with match available Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team Our Salad & Sandwich Makers delight customers with real food, real fast. With dozens of menu items-and endless possible combinations-Panera's kitchen is no fast-food assembly line. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers prep, cook, assemble, and plate soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more-using nothing but real ingredients in every single order. As a Salad & Sandwich Maker at Panera, your job includes among other tasks to: Assemble a wide range of menu items. Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently. Meet speed and accuracy goals. Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Step in and support your manager and team. This job is for you if: You enjoy working with food. (Note: Food service experience is preferred, but not required.). You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry. You're committed to health and food safety. You're at least 16 years of age. You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together: Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others Growth Opportunities at Panera: A Path to Success: - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there. Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be. Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you'll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer Additional Description :
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun! Panera Perks: Competitive pay Eligible for a quarterly increase based on performance Free Meals on shifts Career Growth Opportunities Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance vacation & 401(k) with match available Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team Our Salad & Sandwich Makers delight customers with real food, real fast. With dozens of menu items-and endless possible combinations-Panera's kitchen is no fast-food assembly line. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers prep, cook, assemble, and plate soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more-using nothing but real ingredients in every single order. As a Salad & Sandwich Maker at Panera, your job includes among other tasks to: Assemble a wide range of menu items. Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently. Meet speed and accuracy goals. Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Step in and support your manager and team. This job is for you if: You enjoy working with food. (Note: Food service experience is preferred, but not required.). You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry. You're committed to health and food safety. You're at least 16 years of age. You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together: Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others Growth Opportunities at Panera: A Path to Success: - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there. Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be. Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you'll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer Additional Description :
PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: Off-Premise Kitchen Salad & Sandwich Maker Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun! What is an Off-Premise Kitchen (OPK)? OPKs are a digital ordering production facility with little direct customer interaction. The facilities are limited in size and work with a limited staff but are meant to execute a full array of Panera product and therefore require employees to perform many different production roles. Panera Perks: Competitive pay Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance Free Meals on shifts Career Growth Opportunities Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you will thrive on our team. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers delight customers with real food, real fast. With dozens of menu items-and endless possible combinations-Panera's kitchen is no fast-food assembly line. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers prep, cook, assemble, and plate soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more using nothing but real ingredients in every single order. Depending on Location, other duties may include helping guests plan and select great Panera food for their events, you support their questions and needs, and you make sure their food is delivered when and how they need it. As a Salad & Sandwich Maker at Panera in an Off-Premise Kitchen (OPK), your job includes among other tasks to: Assemble a wide range of menu items including sandwich, salad, breakfast, and barista. Complete prep for daily orders. Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently. Meet speed and accuracy goals. Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Step in and support your manager and team. Communicate with and support our catering guests, while managing production in designated OPK locations. This job is for you if: You enjoy working with food. (Note: Food service experience is preferred, but not required.) You have great communications skills. You are a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry. Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment in a professional manor without being customer facing You work well under pressure. You are committed to food safety and health safety. You are at least 16 years of age. You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together: Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others Growth opportunities at Panera: A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there. Skills and Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be. Nationwide Opportunities - We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you will have plenty of chances to grow with us. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer Additional Description :
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: Off-Premise Kitchen Salad & Sandwich Maker Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun! What is an Off-Premise Kitchen (OPK)? OPKs are a digital ordering production facility with little direct customer interaction. The facilities are limited in size and work with a limited staff but are meant to execute a full array of Panera product and therefore require employees to perform many different production roles. Panera Perks: Competitive pay Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance Free Meals on shifts Career Growth Opportunities Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you will thrive on our team. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers delight customers with real food, real fast. With dozens of menu items-and endless possible combinations-Panera's kitchen is no fast-food assembly line. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers prep, cook, assemble, and plate soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more using nothing but real ingredients in every single order. Depending on Location, other duties may include helping guests plan and select great Panera food for their events, you support their questions and needs, and you make sure their food is delivered when and how they need it. As a Salad & Sandwich Maker at Panera in an Off-Premise Kitchen (OPK), your job includes among other tasks to: Assemble a wide range of menu items including sandwich, salad, breakfast, and barista. Complete prep for daily orders. Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently. Meet speed and accuracy goals. Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Step in and support your manager and team. Communicate with and support our catering guests, while managing production in designated OPK locations. This job is for you if: You enjoy working with food. (Note: Food service experience is preferred, but not required.) You have great communications skills. You are a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry. Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment in a professional manor without being customer facing You work well under pressure. You are committed to food safety and health safety. You are at least 16 years of age. You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together: Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others Growth opportunities at Panera: A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there. Skills and Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be. Nationwide Opportunities - We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you will have plenty of chances to grow with us. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer Additional Description :
DSHS Lake Burien Cook 1 Be a part of something new! The Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility is being stood up by Washington state's Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Health Care Authority with generous support from Multi-Care and Seattle Children's Hospital. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. The Cook 1 will provide a variety of routine duties that include, but are not limited to, participating in large-scale food preparation. The facility will open with 12 beds and 108 full-time employees with potential growth to 24 beds and 196+ full-time employees. The property was designed with children and youth in mind and features accessible spaces for onsite educational services and therapies, as well as access to outdoor space. The voluntary facility will initially serve 12 youth. This new therapeutic facility is slated to open in July to help youth, age 13 and older, with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex needs such as mental illness or substance use disorder. Some of what you'll do: Perform simple cooking such as preparation cereals, toast and eggs, including preparing of vegetables and fruits and various beverages Assemble salads, sandwiches and desserts Transport food supplies and equipment to and from kitchens, dining areas, storerooms and refrigerators Prepare and serve special modification diets Serves food individually or from steam tables and carts Load and clean clears steam tables and carts Wash all dishes, pots, pans and utensils, clean and polishes silverware, scrub, mop and clean kitchen, refrigerator and garbage area Sanitizes all equipment utensils and adaptive equipment Operates standard kitchen appliances and equipment such as a coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher and mixers Establish work methods and instruct others in routine kitchen work Maintain cooperative working relationships with others Estimate quantities and follow large-scale recipes Other duties as assigned Who should apply: Professionals with one year experience in food preparation or cooking. Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for experience. Interested or have questions? Please attach or send a resume or CV to OR call and reference job number 04437. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
DSHS Lake Burien Cook 1 Be a part of something new! The Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility is being stood up by Washington state's Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Health Care Authority with generous support from Multi-Care and Seattle Children's Hospital. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. The Cook 1 will provide a variety of routine duties that include, but are not limited to, participating in large-scale food preparation. The facility will open with 12 beds and 108 full-time employees with potential growth to 24 beds and 196+ full-time employees. The property was designed with children and youth in mind and features accessible spaces for onsite educational services and therapies, as well as access to outdoor space. The voluntary facility will initially serve 12 youth. This new therapeutic facility is slated to open in July to help youth, age 13 and older, with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex needs such as mental illness or substance use disorder. Some of what you'll do: Perform simple cooking such as preparation cereals, toast and eggs, including preparing of vegetables and fruits and various beverages Assemble salads, sandwiches and desserts Transport food supplies and equipment to and from kitchens, dining areas, storerooms and refrigerators Prepare and serve special modification diets Serves food individually or from steam tables and carts Load and clean clears steam tables and carts Wash all dishes, pots, pans and utensils, clean and polishes silverware, scrub, mop and clean kitchen, refrigerator and garbage area Sanitizes all equipment utensils and adaptive equipment Operates standard kitchen appliances and equipment such as a coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher and mixers Establish work methods and instruct others in routine kitchen work Maintain cooperative working relationships with others Estimate quantities and follow large-scale recipes Other duties as assigned Who should apply: Professionals with one year experience in food preparation or cooking. Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for experience. Interested or have questions? Please attach or send a resume or CV to OR call and reference job number 04437. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
SUMMARY Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency. ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Food Services Manager PRIDE VALUES P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession" R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal XCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS On the job training is provided. ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS Assists cook in preparing desserts or snacks for patients. Assists cook in preparation of meals. Carries trays to patients on halls. Cleans tables in the dining area after each meal. Helps with salads and desserts and other dishes. Assists with the pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea. Serves patients beverages, etc. Takes meals out to patients in dining area. Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.). Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers. Complies with infection control policies in the work area. Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Checks stock as needed. Puts up stock in appropriate manner. Stores cleaning materials appropriately. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Properly stores leftovers/opened food. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines. Makes coffee/tea as requested. Follows procedures for serving associate meals. Cleans kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc. Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer and steamer. Operates coffee and tea maker. Follows standardized recipes. Uses serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.) Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed. ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. Comply with Corporate Compliance Program. Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor. Comply with all Privacy and Security programs. ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS Attendance Punctuality Professional Appearance Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. Qualifications PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when preparing various food items and using kitchen equipment, e.g., cutting five-pound hams on industrial-sized slicer. Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting kitchen equipment filled with soups or stews. Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting 50-pound bags of potatoes. May receive assistance on items over 25 pounds. Lift over 40 lbs.: Not required. Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when carrying various food items within the kitchen area. (5 to 20 feet). Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Frequently required to carry filled pot from one burner to another (2 to 5 feet). Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Frequently required in carrying 50-pound bags of potatoes up to 5 to 15 feet. (For loads over 25 pounds may receive assistance.) Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required. Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required while cooking. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently to constantly required while cleaning kitchen area. Push/Pull: 20 feet. Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently to constantly required while cooking and preparing food. Fingering: Infrequently may be required if center bakes own bread. (kneading bread). Handling: Frequently required while cooking and preparing food. Torquing: Infrequently required when adjusting knobs on slicer. Other Physical Considerations: Twisting: Occasionally may occur while cooking. Bending: Occasionally may occur when required to clean lower shelves. Crawling: Not Required. Squatting: Occasionally may be required while cleaning or retrieving items from lower shelves. Kneeling: Not Required. Crouching: Not Required. Climbing: Occasionally required. Balancing: Occasionally. During an 8 hour day, Associate is required to: Consecutive Hours Total Hours Sit 0 0 Stand 2 4 Walk 1 2 Work Surface: Tile floors and metal or wood counters. Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others. Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively. Tasting & Smelling: Necessary for tasting quality of food products. EQUIPMENT USED Standard kitchen equipment, e.g., meat slicer, food processor, blender SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This is primarily a standing position where an associate may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time throughout an 8-hour day. Also exposed to extreme heat and cold. Drug-Free Workplace
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
SUMMARY Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency. ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Food Services Manager PRIDE VALUES P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession" R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal XCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS On the job training is provided. ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS Assists cook in preparing desserts or snacks for patients. Assists cook in preparation of meals. Carries trays to patients on halls. Cleans tables in the dining area after each meal. Helps with salads and desserts and other dishes. Assists with the pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea. Serves patients beverages, etc. Takes meals out to patients in dining area. Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.). Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers. Complies with infection control policies in the work area. Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Checks stock as needed. Puts up stock in appropriate manner. Stores cleaning materials appropriately. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Properly stores leftovers/opened food. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines. Makes coffee/tea as requested. Follows procedures for serving associate meals. Cleans kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc. Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer and steamer. Operates coffee and tea maker. Follows standardized recipes. Uses serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.) Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed. ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. Comply with Corporate Compliance Program. Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor. Comply with all Privacy and Security programs. ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS Attendance Punctuality Professional Appearance Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. Qualifications PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when preparing various food items and using kitchen equipment, e.g., cutting five-pound hams on industrial-sized slicer. Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting kitchen equipment filled with soups or stews. Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when lifting 50-pound bags of potatoes. May receive assistance on items over 25 pounds. Lift over 40 lbs.: Not required. Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when carrying various food items within the kitchen area. (5 to 20 feet). Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Frequently required to carry filled pot from one burner to another (2 to 5 feet). Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Frequently required in carrying 50-pound bags of potatoes up to 5 to 15 feet. (For loads over 25 pounds may receive assistance.) Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required. Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required while cooking. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently to constantly required while cleaning kitchen area. Push/Pull: 20 feet. Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently to constantly required while cooking and preparing food. Fingering: Infrequently may be required if center bakes own bread. (kneading bread). Handling: Frequently required while cooking and preparing food. Torquing: Infrequently required when adjusting knobs on slicer. Other Physical Considerations: Twisting: Occasionally may occur while cooking. Bending: Occasionally may occur when required to clean lower shelves. Crawling: Not Required. Squatting: Occasionally may be required while cleaning or retrieving items from lower shelves. Kneeling: Not Required. Crouching: Not Required. Climbing: Occasionally required. Balancing: Occasionally. During an 8 hour day, Associate is required to: Consecutive Hours Total Hours Sit 0 0 Stand 2 4 Walk 1 2 Work Surface: Tile floors and metal or wood counters. Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others. Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively. Tasting & Smelling: Necessary for tasting quality of food products. EQUIPMENT USED Standard kitchen equipment, e.g., meat slicer, food processor, blender SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This is primarily a standing position where an associate may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time throughout an 8-hour day. Also exposed to extreme heat and cold. Drug-Free Workplace