BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Providing appetizing, nutritionally wholesome meals of sufficient variety to satisfy the residents in a clean and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares nutritionally sound meals of sufficient quantity to satisfy the client's appetites.

Prepares menus as provided. Any changes or deviations must be made in consultation with the nutritionist.

Makes necessary and useful notations in the menu notebook such as whether the residents liked it/not, wouldn't eat it, amounts used, etc

Consults weekly with the nutritionist concerning the ordering foods and other items necessary in the dietary department.

Keeps an accurate daily inventory of the contents of the freezers. Keep the inventory handy on the freezer door.

Completes all cleaning chores daily/weekly.

Ensures all leftover foods are placed in the coolers/walk-in/freezers and that all are clearly marked as to the contents and the date of preparation and placement in the unit.

Ensures that no food items, including leftovers are to be taken from the premises for personal use without the permission of the VP/Executive Director or the Program Director. Violation of this will bring immediate dismissal.

Supervises all residents who work in the kitchen and dining room areas including table setter, waiters, and dishwashers.

Reports any unacceptable work behaviors, including profanities or infraction of the rules, to the Program Director.

Ensures that the meals and the dining an enjoyable and pleasing experience.

Capable of providing emergency transportation

Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.

Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DFPS.

Ensures clients' rights are protected.

Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age.

High School Diploma/GED.

First Aid/CPR.

Mandt

Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test.

FBI Fingerprint Check.

Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check.

Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Mandated Reporter

Flexible to changing situations, staff and clients

Sensitive to the needs of clients

Knowledge in the area of nutrition, cleanliness and safety

Understands nutrition and how to prepare an appetizing and attractive meal

Understands health department regulations for food service and infection control

Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanisms

Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position

Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure

Manages stress appropriately

Works alone effectively

Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment

Works effectively with others/teamwork

Understands and practices Universal Precautions