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Job Snapshot

Employee Type: Part-Time
Location: New Haven Metro, CT
Job Type: Restaurant - Food Service, Skilled Labor - Trades
Experience: At least 2 year(s)
Date Posted: 4/27/2013

Job Description

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountability

  • Demonstrates attention to detail

 

Administrative

  • Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
  • Performs administrative duties such as completing forms, reports, etc.

 

Communication

  • Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
  • Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff

 

Compliance and Safety

  • Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
  • Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively.  Equipment may include: meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets.

 

Customer Service

  • Having a presence in the dining room area during meals is essential for the purpose of interacting with the residents and receiving feedback about their dining experience.
  • Tours dining room to solicit resident feedback
  • Interacts with the residents during meals and receives feedback about their dining experience

 

Facilities and Maintenance

Cleaning of all kitchen equipment

  • Organizes walk-in freezer, storeroom, kitchen tables, and counters
  • Receive and put away food and other storeroom orders
  • Assist chef(s) in taking inventory

 

Food Services

  • Reviews menus for preparation of food
  • Assists in establishing food production line to assure meals are prepared on time
  • Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Knowledge and Experience
  • Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed
  • Demonstrates proper usage of equipment
  • Earns and maintains Serve-Safe certification

 

Public Relations / Marketing

  • Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families
  • Develops and practices the “30-second commercial" and uses it to greet visitors
  • Resident Care ¾ Food Services
  • Reviews menus for preparation of food
  • Assists in establishing food production line to assure meals are prepared on time
  • Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Sales
  • Assists the Community Sales Team, lead by the Executive Director, with sales and marketing programs and initiatives

Structure

  • Coordinates dietary service with other departments if necessary

Please apply within:
21 Bradley Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One-year dietary experience in a restaurant is mandatory

 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  • Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff.
  • Must be able to work effectively with residents and personnel.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, was well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
  • Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lift up to 50lbs
  • This is primarily a standing position where an employee may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time.  They also will be exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures.

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