ARCH Cook Sun - Thurs 5:30A - 2P

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc • Pegram, TN

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About The Position

The Food Services Assistant supports Cumberland Heights’ and ARCH Academy’s mission of providing high-quality care in a cost-effective manner for people and families affected by chemical dependency. The role assists the Manager and Chef with food preparation and maintains the kitchen and dining room in a clean, orderly, and safe condition in compliance with local and state health department requirements.

The position includes preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen and dining areas and equipment, following sanitation and safe food-handling requirements, and helping maintain a welcoming, safe, and healing environment for patients and families. The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, handle, and reach.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good dexterity.
• Experience with cutlery and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Completion of the Metro health department food handlers safety and sanitation course.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of food service experience is preferred.
• For individuals in recovery, one year of verifiable abstinence and active participation in an appropriate Twelve Step program are preferred.
• Equivalent education or experience in job-related activities may satisfy the stated education and/or experience qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Chef with daily meal preparation.
• Prepare the salad bar daily and maintain its freshness and appearance.
• Keep dishes, silverware, and serving pieces clean and properly placed for meals.
• Maintain and clean the beverage bar and juice, coffee, and tea machines; maintain drink stations and the milk dispenser.
• Set up condiments for lunch and dinner hot and cold lines; fill and clean condiment stations and table condiments.
• Clean floors, vacuum dining-room carpet, and maintain dining-room orderliness.
• Run hot and cold food during meal times.
• Perform dish-room duties and clean and organize kitchen workstations and equipment.
• Prepare the deli bar for Sunday dinner service and maintain the dessert bar.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize pots, pans, kitchen equipment, and utensils, and store them properly.
• Remove trash, clean trash cans, and break down cardboard for disposal.
• Keep kitchen and serving-area floors clean and dry; clean stoves, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchen and break-room windows, walls, and doors clean and orderly.
• Wash kitchen mats nightly; clean the back dock and dumpster pad and keep dumpster doors closed.
• Mop the kitchen, serving areas, cooler, stockroom, and bathroom each night.
• Clean hood air filters weekly.
• Comply with local and state sanitation, safe food-handling, and food-storage requirements.
• Help maintain a welcoming, safe, and healing environment for patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Recommend ways to improve service quality and delivery.
• Make change and accept meal payments when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Respond productively to change and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of the month following 28 days of employment.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account.
• 401(k) with company match, with eligibility after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment, with up to 20 days in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED