%3Cp%3EKindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAt our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EJob Summary%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPrepares and serves food using proper food handling and safety techniques for patients, employees, and special functions, resulting in foods that meets the nutritional guidelines and safety standards set forth in the department policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEssential Functions%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPrepares food following department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EServes and portions food per department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFollows patient diet order when serving food to patients.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFollow standardized menus for patient and cafeteria food preparation.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMakes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUses production sheets to direct preparation and quantity of food.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPreparation of food is done to meet established mealtimes%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPrepares and serves food at the proper temperature set forth by the FDA Food Code%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEnsures food served to patients has been properly labeled per policy.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFood Receiving, Purchasing, Storing%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ELabels, dates, and stores food (including left overs) properly according to proper cool-down techniques and established policies.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ETakes refrigerator/freezer temperatures twice a day and reports any temperatures out of range immediately to supervisor. Records temperatures on appropriate logs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAssists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor/manager.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEnsures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor/manager in a timely manner.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESafety and Sanitation of Work Environment%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKeeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPerforms cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPerforms duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWashes dishes, pots, and pans according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ETakes dish machine temperature and/or sanitizer concentration prior to each use and records on log. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer immediately to supervisor.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EStores dishes, pots, and pans in the proper location, in a way to prevent contamination, and according to established standards.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EOperates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition using appropriate safety measures and safety guards. Reports all equipment problems immediately to supervisor.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintains the security of the department.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPerforms all duties using proper safety and sanitation techniques and wearing proper PPE.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMenu Management%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECheck for new diet orders, discharges, room changes prior to each meal tray line assembly in medical record.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPass selective menus to patients assisting the patient with completion if needed.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUsing menu management computerized program to add new admissions, update patient information, edit menus, enter patient selections, print menus or reports, and generate tray tickets.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EOther%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWorks cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Hospital.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECommunicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAssumes the leadership in the kitchen when assigned by supervisor.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EParticipates in the hospital’s Performance Improvement program by collecting quality data when assigned by Supervisor.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EParticipates in the survey process; honestly answers questions asked by surveyors.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EParticipates in corrective action plan as directed by Supervisor.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKnowledge of therapeutic diets and texture / liquid modification%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKnowledge of safe food handling%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKnowledge of federal, state, and city food codes and regulations%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKnowledge of Kindred Nutrition %26amp; Culinary Services policies and procedures%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESkilled in quantity cooking%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAbility to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and at all levels of the organization with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAbility to be accurate, concise, and detail oriented.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBasic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn menu management system.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUnderstands principles of growth and development for the entire life span with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust read, write and speak fluent English.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust have good and regular attendance.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPerforms other related duties as assigned.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3EPay Range: %2421.00-%2424.47/hr.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
Education
Licenses/Certifications
- Food Protection Manager’s Certification from an accredited ANSI-CFP program; mandatory completion within 90 days of hire. ServSafe strongly preferred
Experience
- One year’s experience in quantity food preparation setting (i.e. restaurant, hospital, nursing center, hotel, etc.)
- Full understanding of therapeutic diets preferred.