Kitchen Assistant (Temp)

JOB SUMMARY:

The KITCHEN ASSISTANT is directly supervised by the Food Service Manager and Center Director with general supervision from the DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES. Assists FOOD SERVICE MANAGER in preparation of meals; assists in setting up and serving meals; assists in packaging meals for delivery to the homebound; participates in cleaning; aids in maintaining all safety, health and fire prevention regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS:

Knowledge of health, safety, and fire prevention standards
Knowledge of basic principles of quantity food preparation
Knowledge and ability to operate all food service equipment
Knowledge of basic principles of portion control
Knowledge of ingredient measurement
Ability to follow menu plans
Ability to follow recipes
Ability to perform minimal heavy lifting and carrying

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education of Grammar school or higher; some experience in food preparation; ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing
Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed
Ability to make decisions and do problem solving
Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern
Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely
Ability to travel both short and long distances
Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

• Grammar school or higher
• Minimum 3 months experience in food preparation
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Clear criminal record status
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Ability to stand, grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to travel both short and long distances
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs