1.                 High School Diploma/GED preferred.

2.                 Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.

3.                 Minimum of 1-2 years cooking experience preferred.

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1.                 Support the mission and purpose of SVWC.

2.                 Support the Board of Trustees and Administration.

3.                 Present a professional, caring image.

4.                 Employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as requiredby Virginia State Licensure.

5.                 Must attend annually mandatory inservices required bythe State Licensure and all other mandatory inservices and/or meeting requiredby other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.

6.                 Follows and supports the policies and proceduresestablished by SVWC.

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1.                 Responsible for food preparation, includingaccompaniments and garnishes, presentation and distribution.

2.                 Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables by followingproduction sheets and menus and distributes food to all serving areas,including all dining rooms, Café, and catered events.

3.                 Follows a standardized recipe.

4.                 Does advance food preparation as indicated.

5.                 Inspects all food being served for taste, temperature,quality and quantity.

6.                 Follows all local, state and federal guidelines andsanitation regulations in all kitchen areas, as well as SVWC policies andprocedures.

7.                 Confers with manager on duty concerning unusualproblems or concerns.

8.                 Stores food items properly during andat close of mealservice.

9.                 Cleans work area and equipment used in foodpreparation.

10.            Must be dressed in appropriate and complete uniformwhich is neat and clean.

11.            Other duties as assigned.

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The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VISION

·       Must be able to visually identify and discernprinted words on either typewritten pages or computer screen.

·       Must be able to identify and differentiatecolors.

·       Must have depth perception within normal ranges.

HEARING

·       Must be able to respond to spoken words andother auditory sounds including the ringing of telephone or beepers andmonitors.

·       Must be able to respond and communicate orallyby telephone.

LIFTING

·       Must be able to push and maneuvercarts/stretchers/space saver loaded with weights of 10 pounds.

·       Heavy lifting required (over 10 poundsoccasionally and 5 pounds repetitively from ground level to shoulder height).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

·       Must be able to use, operate and interpretinformation form equipment in work area.

SPEECH

·       Must be able to verbally communicate in theEnglish language directly and over the telephone and be understood.

RANGE OF MOTION

·       Must have mobility for all parts of the body,walking, bending, lifting, reaching above head and use of hands.

·       Must be able to kneel or squat for 5 of an 8hour shift.

·       Must be able to walk continually for 7 hours.

·       Must be able to stand and/or mobilize by walkingfor 99% of an 8 hour shift.

·       Some tasks may require sitting for 1% of thework day.

·       Must have manual dexterity, fine motor skills(typing, computer, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

·       May be required to work near or with voltages(up to 480 volts AC).

·       May have to work in hot (over 90 degrees F) orcold (under 0 degrees F) envrironment.

·       Must be able to work under stress

·       Must be able to work overtime.

·       Must be able to work a rotating shift.

·       Must be able to work “on call.”

·       Must be able to utilize or wear protectiveequipment or apparel in accordance with OSHA standards.

MENTAL CAPACITY

·       Must have mental capacity to fulfill therequirements of the job including problem solving, logic, communication andnumerical calculations.

·       Must be able to read and understand writteninstructions in English.

·       Accurate recall and memory.

·       Must be able to use judgment in making decisionsand choices.

·       Ability to analyze numbers and make basicmathematical calculations.

      NOTE:  This  job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other  reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management as  required.  Shenandoah Valley  Westminster-Canterbury reserves the right to revise or change job duties as  the need arises.  Moreover, management  reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working  schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with  disabilities.  This job description  does not constitute a written contract of employment.    

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