Kitchen Support

Sunshine Retirement Living•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Kitchen Support assists with the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following company procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents’ tables. The position works as part of the culinary team to support smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations and may be assigned to other Community job functions on a relief basis. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
Maintain a food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations, and maintain other required certifications and annual education requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
Meet applicable state health-related requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents.
Ability to keep business and operational information confidential.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to work with little supervision while maintaining a high level of performance.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and standards.
Satisfactorily pass the Company’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening, and TB clearance, if applicable.
Meet the physical demands described for the position, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare, wash, and store dishes according to company procedures.
Clean and maintain an orderly, safe dishwashing area.
Assist with bussing, serving, and delivering meals and/or room trays as needed.
Set and clear tables in the dining room.
Assist cooks with cleaning food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, and completing assigned daily cleaning duties.
Document and complete the dishwasher temperature log at required times.
Empty garbage as needed and move it to the proper dump site.
Work as part of the culinary team to support smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations.
Complete the closing checklist and ensure the kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned.
Follow prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and provide relief in other Community job functions as assigned.
Meet assigned work requirements and maintain regular attendance.
Represent the Community professionally and courteously; serve as a positive role model and promote resident advocacy and excellent customer service.
Follow the dress and appearance code, company policies and procedures, and applicable Safety Manual procedures for handling contaminated material.
Attend required education and training and maintain food handler permits and other certifications as required by state regulations.
Maintain personnel, resident, business, and proprietary information in strict confidence.
Accept no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others for assigned work.