JOB SUMMARY: The Facility Chef is responsible for planning and providing
services to ensure the clients have nutritious meals while they are
staying at the residential program and is responsible for following
proper and efficient food handling and sanitation practices. The
Facility Chef needs to have a commitment to the mission of the agency
and furthering that mission in the community and must understand and
fully adhere to the BCTS Ethics Statement and all policies and practices
of BestCare and the regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.
Completes the meal planning at least a week in advance as directed; 2.
Responsible for tracking/maintaining food inventory and purchases within
budget guidelines as directed; 3. May assist with ordering of food and
kitchen supplies; 4. Is responsible for all kitchen facilities,
sanitation, and care and maintenance of equipment; 5. Ensures all health
guidelines and standards are observed; 6. Works with Dietician on
menu/meal planning to ensure that meals are nutritious as directed; 7.
Prepares three meals per day for the scheduled days of work according to
the scheduled meal plan; 8. Ensures tracking and maintaining special
dietary needs of individual clients is followed; 9. Keeps all cooking
and food preparation areas clean and sanitary; 10. Washes dishes, pots
and pans, flatware and other kitchen utensils as needed; 11. Manages
client food and beverage rules and guidelines; 12. May need to drive to
pick up supplies needed for meal preparation; 13. Maintains strict
confidentiality of all clients who are receiving services at this
facility; 14. Demonstrates compassion, respect, empathy and
understanding in a culture of diverse backgrounds; 15. Performs other
duties as assigned by supervisor.