Kitchen Assistant - Residential Program

Odyssey House Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking full-time Kitchen Assistants to join our mission of providing a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. The Kitchen Assistant position is designed to assist in all activities related to culinary operations at the agency. The Kitchen Assistant works directly with Residential treatment clients assigned to the kitchen. This position assists with all daily activities as they relate to the kitchen, product purchasing, food preparation, food and kitchen supply delivery, kitchen storage, kitchen cleanliness/maintenance, and food service. This position assists the Kitchen Manager and Nutritionist with menu planning and implementation.

Requirements

Knowledge of food ordering and inventory practices
Proficient in MS Office
Current Valid Louisiana Driver’s License
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Functioning personal vehicle
6 months experience with substance abuse treatment
Hospital/Healthcare experience
Cleaning experience

Responsibilities

Assist with all kitchen related activities
Assist in preparation and cooking of food
Assist in the delivery of all food and kitchen supplies
Assist and oversee clients assigned to work in the kitchen
Direct cleaning of kitchen and food storage area
Facilitate all client education sessions to ensure weekly training and skill development
Ensure that all clients and staff are compliant with all safety practices related to the kitchen and kitchen equipment
Conduct and document weekly inventory using agency inventory control
Ensure that all food and supplies are properly labeled and organized by date for timely use
Add additional inventory as requested by Program Manager or designee
Assist with invoices and requisitions related to food, kitchen supplies, and equipment purchasing
Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure all food and supplies are within the guidelines of approved agency program menus. Deviations from approved menus must be documented and approved in advance of ordering by the Chief Operations Officer
Ensure that kitchen and food storage areas are thoroughly clean and properly maintained, and on a daily basis
Report all maintenance issues immediately to the Senior Program Manager or designee
Be present for all deliveries in the absence of Kitchen Management and coordinate with the Senior Program Manager to develop a plan to cover deliveries. All deliveries must be accepted and signed by an agency staff member
Receive and forward verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical, and other Residential staff as required regarding client activity and behavior
Complete all incident reports, as directed by the Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or designee, prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by the Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
Assist with filing as requested by the Senior Program Manager
Assist with other program functions as requested by Senior Program Manager
Perform other duties as required