Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary (Monday-Friday 6am-2pm)

The Kitchen Assistant will assist in the preparation of meals, the setting up and serving of congregate meals and the packaging of meals for delivery to homebound seniors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all duties necessary to prepare meals following menu plans and preparation instructions

Will assume Kitchen Manager responsibilities in their absence

Follows all safety guidelines concerning the proper operation of equipment

Assists in the set up of serving line and serves meals according to portion guidelines

Packages meals in proper containers to maintain necessary temperature controls while keeping the presentation of the meal appealing

Performs work necessary to properly clean and sanitize kitchen, equipment, utensils, dishes, dining area

Assists Kitchen Manager in maintaining up to date food and supply inventory ensuring that security for food and supplies in continually monitored and maintained

Aids in ensuring all safety, fire, health, and HIPAA regulations are followed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Possess the ability to multi-task in fast paced, high production work environment

Must embrace the mission of the Our Healthy Communities

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. A safety sensitive position is any position designated in writing by Our Healthy Communities as a safety sensitive position in which as part of the job duties the employee: (a) operating, maintaining, and monitoring of heavy equipment and machinery, (b) working with and around hazardous materials, at heights, and in confined spaces or (c) performing life-threatening procedures. This position is one in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety of the employee and others, the employee must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while operating, maintaining, and monitoring heavy equipment and machinery, and while working with and around hazardous materials, at heights, in confined spaces or performing life-threatening procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12