What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant - Full Time position at Pinnacle Living?
Assists team members with daily preparation and production of menu items as specified by the Chef. Maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.
Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements
Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No licensure required.
- Maintains clean and organized food preparation and service areas in accordance with sanitary regulations and established guidelines ("side work"). This includes:
- Maintains kitchen equipment to meet food safety and health department requirements. Reports malfunctioning equipment. Maintains a safe work environment.
- Provides proper utensils to facilitate plating and presents food in an attractive and palatable way.
- Ensures that the proper diets are served to each resident including therapeutic diets.
- Report percent of food consumed to clinical team.
- Serves meals in proper dining fashion. Ensures resident satisfaction with all food served.
- Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
- Trains other team members in food service skills, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
- Assist with stocking of food and supplies.
- May prepare and cook basic food items using proper equipment and established food preparation techniques following standard recipes.
- Assists in maintaining records of resident menus selections, nourishments, production sheets and temperature logs. Ensures that proper nourishment and supplies are kept in stock.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Basic knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform entry-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at the community.
- Knowledge of food production preparation techniques, including sanitation and storage.
- Knowledge of Health Department regulations related to food storage, preparation and service in a licensed commercial kitchen.
- Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
- Ability to taste and smell.
- Exposure to heat and cold.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
