Kitchen Aide

ABC Recovery Center•Indio, CA

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant supports all daily food service operations including dishwashing, sanitation, dining room bussing, basic food preparation assistance, service support (e.g., meal line set up, plating), and stocking. This role plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, orderly, and supportive dining environment that promotes food safety standards, health, dignity, and recovery for program clients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
California/Riverside County–approved Food Handler’s Card (must be obtained prior to start date).
Valid California identification card or driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Successful completion of FBI/DOJ fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, and pre-employment drug screening, consistent with regulatory requirements.
Basic knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety practices in a commercial kitchen environment.
Ability to safely use kitchen tools and equipment under supervision, including knives, dishwashing equipment, food prep tools, and cleaning supplies.
Understanding of food temperature awareness, cleanliness standards, and proper storage practices to support food safety compliance.
Awareness of food allergens and dietary restrictions, with the ability to follow instructions to prevent cross‑contamination.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and carry out assigned kitchen support tasks efficiently.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to licensed SUD treatment facilities
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout scheduled shifts while performing continuous kitchen and food preparation duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull food items, pots, pans, and kitchen supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to safely perform repetitive movements involving grasping, cutting, chopping, stirring, reaching, and handling kitchen tools and equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to access work surfaces, storage areas, and kitchen equipment at various heights.
Ability to move quickly and safely within a fast‑paced kitchen environment to meet production and service timelines.
Performing CPR and other emergency response procedures as required by the position, following training and organizational protocols.
Ability to visually monitor food preparation, cooking processes, and work areas to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read temperature gauges, labels, recipes, cleaning instructions, and safety signage in a commercial kitchen setting.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to receive, understand, and respond to verbal instructions, safety alerts, and emergency announcements in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial kitchen, hospitality, health care, or janitorial role preferred (will train the right candidate).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak proficiently).
Must hold current CPR and First Aid certification or obtain certification within 30 days of hire (training provided by employer)
Employees in recovery from substance use must maintain a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety, consistent with SUD program standards for client facing, safety sensitive, and supportive care roles.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial dishwashing machines; wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store cookware, utensils, smallware’s, and service equipment.
Maintain cleanliness of sinks, drains, dish machine, floors, walls, and trash/recycling areas; complete daily/weekly cleaning logs.
Maintain accurate temperature logs for all hot and cold food items and refrigeration units to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Follow proper chemical handling, dilution, and labeling; replace sanitizing solutions per policy.
Sweep/mop BOH areas; promptly address spills and hazards; keep floors dry using floor mats and wet floor signage.
Set up and break down meal service lines, stock utensils, napkins, beverages, condiments, and disposables.
Assist with receiving, dating, labeling, rotating (FIFO), and storing deliveries; restock coolers, dry storage, and paper goods.
Collect, sort, and remove trash, compost, and recyclables, compact and stage for pickup.
Maintain organization of BOH areas (storage shelves, walk ins, chemical closets) to departmental standards.
Support simple prep tasks as directed (e.g., washing/peeling produce, portioning, pan lining, tray setup).
Serve food on the service line during scheduled meal periods and return used wares to the dishwashing area after service.
Sanitize and maintain coffee machines, soda machines, and related beverage equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper functionality.
Provide courteous, professional support to clients and staff during service while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Adhere to all food safety, personal hygiene, and illness reporting requirements; wear required PPE.
Complete opening/closing and cleaning checklists accurately and on time.
Report equipment maintenance needs or safety hazards immediately.
Protect client privacy and follow HIPAA and organizational confidentiality policies.
Support a positive, solution oriented team culture.