Kitchen Assistant (46806)

WESTCARE INC•Fresno, CA

9d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity. Prepare and serve meals on designated hot food days. Monitor and maintain food pantry, prepare food pantry bags for distribution to program participants, and assist with general cleanliness of facility.

Requirements

Completion of Certified Professional Food Handlers Program.
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) is required
Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience culinary experience or in an intuitional food service setting.
Must be dependable and have ability to follow directions, work cooperatively with others and provide minimum levels of supervision.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
Practices safe and proper knife and kitchen utensil skills.
Knowledge of commercial food equipment, appliances, and tools, ensuring cleanliness and functional operation upon inspection
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing food products for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Skill in watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure an appliance is working properly.
Ability to apportion food supplies based on estimates of future needs
Ability to cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted
Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
Ability to apply common sense understanding to give and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram/numerical form
Ability to follow directions, work cooperatively with others and provide minimal levels of supervision
Possesses sufficient means of independent mobility.
Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules, and professional standards of conduct
Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
Knowledge of Incident Reporting
Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers
Demonstrates respect for an individual’s cultural and ethnic values when interacting with them
Articulates a working definition of trauma
Understands the impact of trauma
Understands re-traumatization
Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours
Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
Works independently with minimal supervision
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
Work time is always productive
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
Maintains a positive attitude toward work
Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.
Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands, and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures
Presents a positive personal image
Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
Maintain food and equipment inventories and keep inventory records.
Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and pantry areas, as well as the general facility cleanliness.
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety.
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
Ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
Maintain and rotate kitchen inventory regularly
Provide role modeling in the areas of appropriate communication and interaction with consumers and peers.
Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation
Perform any other duties as assigned.