What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Prep Aide position at Harmony Senior Services?
Harmony Senior Services is committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents. As a Food Service/Prep Aide, you will play a vital role in assisting the cook in preparing and presenting food that meets the highest standards of quality and taste. Your responsibilities will include preparing food items as requested, portioning and plating salads and desserts, cleaning the kitchen, including floors and equipment, setting up and running the dishwashing operation, maintaining sanitation equipment and checking water temperatures, taking out the garbage, providing assistance with dining room service, restocking food on shelves and in refrigerators, and reporting problems to supervisors. To succeed in this role, you must possess good organizational skills and ability to work well with a team, ability to work under close supervision, basic knowledge of kitchen operation and use of kitchen equipment, ability to understand and retain simple instructions, physical demands including standing, kneeling, walking for extended periods, tolerating temperature extremes, wet/humid conditions, and noise, lifting 50 pounds and carrying heavy objects up to 20 feet, wearing slip resistant footwear, and flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In addition to your excellent communication and teamwork skills, you will also receive training, development, and career laddering opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
