Culinary Assistant - Per Diem

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Mahanoy City, PA

4d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving food items while attending to clients’ special needs and following food safety standards. The role maintains clean, organized kitchen, dining, and storage areas and supports timely provision of high-quality food and beverages. This per-diem position requires weekday and weekend availability. The Culinary Assistant establishes productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members across STR Cedar Creek and affiliated facilities, as well as third-party vendors as needed.

Requirements

• At least one year of prior food service experience in the human services field.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with peers, the general public, clients, and vendors.
• Tolerance for varying noise levels, from very quiet to moderate.
• Ability to move throughout the building and to sit or remain stationary for extended periods.
• Ability to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive Chef.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED