Culinary Assistant - Full Time

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Mahanoy City, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant I prepares and serves food items while attending to clients’ special needs and following food safety standards. The role helps keep the kitchen, dining area, and storage area clean and organized, and provides high-quality food and beverages in a timely manner. The position works with peers and accounting team members within STR Cedar Creek and affiliated facilities, as well as third-party vendors as necessary. Other duties may be assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive Chef.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
At least 1 year of prior food service experience in the human services field required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Good time management and ability to work within deadlines.
Working knowledge of Google email, Sheets, and Docs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate basic hand tools, powered and non-powered.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Ability to communicate with peers, the general public, clients, and/or vendors.
Ability to move throughout the building and to sit or remain stationary for extended periods.
May be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Tolerance for varying noise levels, from very quiet to moderate.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
Monitor and record daily refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.
Ensure high-quality food and beverages are provided in a timely manner.
Serve meals and snacks to clients, attending to special needs.
Provide food for clients when scheduled and as requested.
Maintain kitchen equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner.
Support proper rotation of food items to prevent unnecessary spoilage.
Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clients.
Apply working knowledge of state and local food safety standards.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers, accounting team members, and third-party vendors as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive Chef.