Culinary Support Specialist (Floating)

Floating Culinary Support SpecialistThe Floating Culinary Support Specialist will report to the Regional Culinary Director as well as the Vice President of Operations.Job Overview:The Culinary Support Specialist can assist with planning, organizing and providing the residents with the highest quality program while serving nutritious and well plated meals.  CSS will prepare and service the meals at the specific mealtime. Assist with receiving and rotating of products. Must be able to assist the community in region designated, at any time, and able to travel to community in need.Responsibilities and Duties:Inspect food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations. Comply with the standards set forth by the applicable local codes and manufacturers specificationsEnsures availability of current diet manual for all dining service personnel and nursing service personnel.Remains on-site in the residence when meals are being prepared. The Culinary Services Director can delegate this duty to his/her designee.Prepares and presents three meals a day; assures that between meals snacks and beverages are available for all residents at all times.Assures that special diets will be served in accordance with physicians’ orders.Ensures that no more than 15 hours shall elapse between service of the evening meal and breakfast the next morning.Prepare and serving quality mealsEnsure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food, as directedEnsure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirementsMonitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policiesMaintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logsEnsures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and proceduresEnsures that food on hand shall be sufficient to permit the preparation and service of meals in the event of emergency for three days.Assures that substitute foods and beverages of equivalent nutritional value will be available to all residents.Assures that storage, preparation and service procedures shall minimize the potential for contamination or spoilage and that if food is adulterated, contaminated or otherwise unfit for human consumption it shall not be used.Sees that all meals will be served at the proper temperature and will be attractive when served. Assures that place settings and condiments are appropriate to the meal.Fills in for absent staff members as needed.Confers with the Health Services Director for tray service as needed.Confers with the Recreation Director and the Community Relations Director for special events.Overseas the coffee, tea and snack table is located in the tearoom.Estimates food and beverage costs. Orders and purchases supplies.Maintains confidentiality of all residents at all times.Other duties as assigned.