Culinary Assistant (Part-time)

The Emily Program•St. Paul, MN

5h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant supports the preparation and portioning of wholesome food for Accanto Health clients and their communities of support following the site menu and designated recipes in support of the Therapeutic Supported Meal process. Maintains the kitchen, storage and culinary spaces in accordance with nutrition and culinary policies and procedures in addition to regulatory sanitation and safety standards.

Requirements

ServSafe Handler Certification or ability to obtain with 30 days upon hire, required.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience in a healthcare, hospital or mental health setting, preferred.
Catering experience, preferred.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Completion of any daily tasks for meal preparation, plating, portioning or clean-up as assigned by the Culinary Manager.
Assists the Culinary Manager/Lead and Cooks with food preparation activities such as chopping, peeling, washing as directed.
Assists other kitchen staff with proper food and supply dating, labeling and stocking, as requested.
Ensures that all surfaces in the kitchen environment, to include the kitchen, dining and catering areas and all associated equipment, are clean and sanitized.
Washes dishes and maintains overall area cleanliness to meet safety, sanitation and regulatory requirements.
Sweeps, mops, cleans and sanitizes floors and equipment daily.
Maintains order and organization to the dish room, kitchen and dining areas.
Ensures attendance and punctuality for assigned shifts so that patient care can remain a top priority.
Completes all assignments from Learning and Development and review of policies and procedures within assigned timeframes.
Maintains appropriate, therapeutic boundaries with patients and families at all times including adherence to HIPPA compliance.
Completes all assignments from Learning and Development and review of policies and procedures within assigned timeframes.
Maintains appropriate, therapeutic boundaries with clients and their communities of support at all times ensuring adherence to HIPPA regulations for all culinary employees.
Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) plan available two months after start date
Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Generous PTO plan accrues annually
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday