Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

The Kitchen Assistant assists the Cook in providing culinary services for the staff and attendees of Family School.

• Assist the Cook in preparing meals for the attendees by getting out the materials necessary for that day’s meals and preparing them as directed by the Cook
• Absorb the materials necessary for that day’s meals and preparing them as directed by the Cook
• Absorb the materials necessary for that day’s meals and preparing them as directed by the Cook
• Absorb the materials necessary for that day’s meals and preparing them as directed by the Cook
• Absorb the materials necessary for that day’s meals and preparing them as directed by the Cook

Maintain accurate food inventories to prepare the proper foods based on anticipated program attendance and the menu planned for each month

Rotate stock items (e.g. canned items, non-perishable items) per established program protocols to ensure food items are utilized in the proper sequence; inspect food products regularly for expiration dates

Clean and sanitize the work environment and stations, including the food prep area and kitchen, after every meal and at the end of the assigned shift per the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) regulations

Adhere to best practices and the careful preparation of food items per ServSafe standards

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read and write English
• Prior experience working in a kitchen
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and to prepare meals based on a resident’s specific diet
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures; ServSafe certification preferred (must receive and maintain ServSafe certification within ninety (90) days of starting the position)
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work a flexible work schedule including early mornings, and/or Saturdays.
• Able to use food preparation equipment, including knives and other sharp objects in the preparation of meals
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and has experience utilizing food vendor databases (e.g. for food ordering, invoicing)