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TalentEdge | NY

Posted Date 1/26/2023
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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Prepares and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches; makes sandwiches as ordered. Cleans, prepares and mixes various ingredients according to computer-generated recipes to be used in salads, fruit cocktails, salad dressings, sandwiches and similar dishes; arranges vegetables and salads attractively; garnishes appropriately. Prepares special food products for patients, cafeteria service and catered functions. Sets up salad bar and replenishes as needed.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Cleans fruits and vegetables, removing inedible portions; peels, dices, shreds or slices as required. Properly prepares and stores all produce to ensure maximum shelf life. Mixes ingredients for a variety of salads and salad dressings; cuts and portions; arranges attractively and adds garnishes; wraps and labels; stores; rotates and discards food as directed.

2. Assembles ingredients; processes and portions special food products required for patient feeding. Assures that serving areas (salad bars) are supplied, garnished and adequate refills are prepared.

3. Plans and prepares for following day/days.

4. Cleans utensils, equipment and work areas; maintains prescribed standards of sanitation, safety and housekeeping in assigned work area.

5. Reviews computer-generated recipes as a guide or receives instruction from the FPM concerning type and quantity of food to be prepared and size of portions; plans work to meet cooking and serving schedules.

6. Processes, measures and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches such as chicken, tuna and egg salad; portions roasted/baked meats by slicing; makes sandwiches as ordered; labels sandwiches for display and places on trays.

7. Records amounts of food left over or not served and records additional food items prepared.

8. Mixes ingredients and prepares a variety of desserts for patient and staff meal service; arranging them attractively and adding garnishes.

“TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”

Employment Type
Temporary

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