Culinary Associate Heights - Part Time, 2nd Shift

Purpose of this Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of kitchen duties as directed by supervisor. Duties are performed in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Independence House policy and procedure, Independence House ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the associate handbook.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide dietary services appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood or area.
• Demonstrates leadership and personal accountability for performance to ensure quality food service is given to each and every customer.
• Keep area where working clean and sanitary. Operates the dish machine, washes pots, pans and other food service items. Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and servicing areas. Removes trash and garbage as directed.
• Restocks shelves, counters and storage areas with food service equipment.
• Adheres to unit standards of dress, and attends scheduled meetings as well as all mandatory competency training.
• Displays service excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak in sentences.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Ability to count.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Ability to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent training or up to one year related experience or training;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).