What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Kitchen Operations Support Staff position at CLINICAL & SUPPORT OPTIONS INC?
Job Details
Description
CSO is looking for Kitchen Operations Support Staff for Friends of the Homeless in Springfield.
This position will provide assistance for the overall efficient and safe operation of the agency's kitchen/dining services. Spends time actively maintaining the sanitation and food safety of the kitchen and dining environments by receiving and organizing deliveries, washing floors and surfaces, cleaning and organizing dishes and equipment, handling trash and recycling efforts, and assisting with general meal service operations.
As Kitchen Operations Support:
You Will:
- Maintain a clean kitchen by properly sorting, washing, and storing dishes, utensils, and pots/pans, etc.
- set up of dish stations, including dish machines and sinks and keep dish area organized and free of clutter
- Maintain clean and dry floors throughout the shift
- Safely perform basic food preparation and production tasks in the timely service of healthy, high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages
- Serve food and drink to clients and shelter guests in adherence to CSO's customer service standards
- Completes prep-list tasks, maintenance/cleaning tasks, organizing, and cleaning-related opening/closing procedures, etc.
- Help ensure all appliances, equipment, and serve-ware are properly used, cleaned, stored, and kept in full working order in organized and accessible way
- Help maintain proper inventory of food and supplies by communicating low levels of items, maintaining organized storage, rotating and labeling stock, etc.
- Welcome volunteers and volunteer groups and helps ensure their donated time is both productive and enjoyable in accordance with agency customer service, safety, and sanitation standards.
Our Agency:
Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!
CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023 and 2024. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!
CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.
EOE/AA
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Two years' experience in food service program (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of food safety, and general kitchen best practices
- ServSafe certificate or willingness to obtain (preferred)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:
- Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
- Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
- Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
- Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback
