Kitchen Services Worker I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Chelsea, MA

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About The Position

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is seeking four Kitchen Services Worker I employees. The facility provides long-term care and independent living domiciliary services to veterans. The Kitchen Services Worker I works in the kitchen serving meals, preparing simple meals and special diets according to instructions, washing dishes and utensils, and cleaning kitchen areas. The role supports safe, sanitary, and timely functioning of the Dietary department and upholds food quality and safety standards for veteran residents. Candidates should work effectively as part of a team, demonstrate attention to detail, lead by example, adapt efficiently to workplace changes, multitask, and provide professional customer service. The position includes attending applicable in-services and training sessions. Minimum entrance requirements and special requirements are not specified beyond being listed as none.

Requirements

Minimum entrance requirements: None.
Special requirements: None.
Ability to work effectively on a team, demonstrate attention to detail, and lead by example.
Ability to relate to a culturally diverse workforce and adapt efficiently to workplace changes.
Ability to multitask.
Commitment to professional customer service and high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Assist cooks by cleaning, cutting, and otherwise processing food for cooking and serving.
Set up the cafeteria service line with hot and cold foods for meal periods.
Prepare coffee and other beverages for meal service.
Assist with preparing patient trays, including menus, silverware, condiments, dishes, and food.
Assist in preparing bread and desserts for service.
Serve food on the cafeteria line.
Clean food service equipment in the work area.
Return soiled carts and trays to the dish room.
Scrape and prepare trays, dishes, and silverware for washing.
Operate the dishwasher; load and unload it and properly store dishes, trays, and silverware.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, and other food service equipment that cannot go through the dish machine.
Clean walls, floors, kitchen equipment, and mobile trucks in kitchen areas, cafeterias, refrigerators, freezers, storerooms, and the food service office.
Take tray carts and food trucks to other floors and buildings.
Attend applicable in-services and training sessions.
Set up food for simple routine functions.
Inspect assigned areas to verify that work was performed according to established procedures.
Prepare foods for special diets by following instructions on dietary cards.
Prepare and cook simple dishes such as sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Perform other duties assigned related to food service needs.