Culinary Assistant

REAL Services Inc•South Bend, IN

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY This full-time, at-will position supports the preparation, production, and service of food for catering operations and kitchen operations. This role helps ensure high-quality food execution, maintains compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and contributes to efficient daily operations. The Culinary Assistant plays an important part in delivering positive customer experience by assisting with event setup, food service, and post-event cleanup.

Requirements

Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, including sanitation, safe food handling, and proper storage.
Ability to properly use, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and work areas.
Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills for effective coordination with supervisors, team members, and clients.
Awareness of dietary requirements and the ability to support special diet needs; ability to obtain required food safety certifications after hire.
High School Diploma and/or GED required.
1 year of culinary experience preferred.
Successful candidate must submit to a pre-employment drug screening, limited criminal history check, driver check, National Sex Offender Registry check, SAM and OIG exclusion screenings.
Must pass and maintain compliance with the agency’s background check policy.
Proof of educational credentials is required at employment.
Valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle required.
Must meet the Agency’s required car insurance coverage level at time employment begins and maintain it throughout the duration of employment (Liability Coverage: $100,000/$300,000/$100,000).
This position has a 90-day probationary period.

Nice To Haves

1 year of culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

supporting meal preparation
ingredient handling
the execution of standardized recipes to ensure consistent food quality
assisting with setup, service and breakdown of catering and mobile food service activities
maintaining sanitary workspaces
helping organize supplies
supporting inventory processes
ensuring compliance with food safety requirements
collaborates with management and team members to achieve efficient operations and high standards in customer service
Employee will perform their duties in accordance with the Allowable and Unallowable Activities for the service provided, specifically, the Home Delivered Meals section of the most recent version of the Indiana Health Coverage Programs, Provider Reference Manual, Home and Community Based Services Waivers (“Waiver Manual”)