The dining services unit exists to provide quality care to residents, to meet or exceed standards as prescribed by the Veterans Administration and the Colorado Department of Public Health. This work unit exists to provide full dining services for 180 nursing home residents, catering, and staff meals. Responsible for three balanced, nutritious meals daily, meet all dietary needs of all residents as per physician orders, serve meals in a timely manner, at the correct temperature, accurately maintain diet cards, within state and federal regulations. Maintains a sanitary and safe work unit. What You'll be Doing:Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Communicates immediately and directly with the Food Service Director of any departmental concerns. Main kitchen sanitation to include Maintains all kitchen equipment according to set guidelines, Follows kitchen and satellite daily and weekly cleaning checklist, Cleans each piece of equipment after each use, Cleans kitchen, equipment and floors at end of each shift, Washes and sanitizes pots and pans, Washes down walls, racks, and floors in walk in refrigerators, Cleans and sanitizes all kitchen food service equipment., Collects and disposes of trash, maintains the dumpster trash area. Prepares all aspects of meals to food safety standards, visual appeal, and palatability for residents. Follows standardized recipes Prepares enough of all menu items for residents. Prepares enough therapeutic diets in the appropriate texture and temperature. Monitors temperatures of the main kitchen, satellite kitchens, and other appropriate areas where food is served, and maintains a daily record. Attend scheduled in-services, trainings, and meetings. Trains new employees on the functions of the job. Other duties as assigned