Kalispell, Montana Immanuel Lutheran Communities
Job Description

Position Duties

• Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards in food service preparation
• Prepare and serve food according to planned menus
• Report equipment and supply needs to Executive Chef
• Support purchasing, receiving, and storage standards
• Use and teach staff proper food handling techniques
• Date, label, and store food properly
• Keep work areas clean and in good order and assist with cleaning duties
• Assist with the following:
• Purchase food and supplies, based on production needs
• Assure that food is obtained and ready for meal preparation as listed on the menu
• Plan and organize the preparation of special meals, parties, banquets, etc.
• Minimize, plan, and utilize leftovers appropriately
• Monitor and control department resources according to established budget
• Conduct inventory of food and supplies
• Maintain an organized office and food production areas
• Promote a team atmosphere and workplace safety

Requirements

Essential Physical, mental, and Emotional Requirements

• Employee must be at least 16 years of age.
• The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally to frequently lift up to 20 pounds.
• The employee will frequently carry up to 12 pounds, occasionally to frequently carry up to 20 pounds, and occasionally push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

• At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred
• Experience in large-scale cooking operation, with supervisory skills, is preferable
• Knowledge of large volume food service delivery systems

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including senior adult residents and people with special needs, as well as family members
• Read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals
• Work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow
• Supervise the work of others, while promoting teamwork and customer service.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from residents and/or employees
• Understand and follow both written and verbal instructions