Kitchen Helper Jobs

• Follows proper food handling, sanitation and safety procedures.

• Assembles patient/guest meal trays and/or snacks and nourishment. Loads trays in carts. Delivers meals to patients following established procedures and customer service guidelines and returns soiled dishware, assisting in the dish room as needed.

• Inventories and prepares food items for display in the cafeteria. Serves customer. Restocks with utensils, food and beverages. Cleans serving and dining areas as assigned.

• Maintains supplies and rotates floor stock with items in an orderly manner, completing all necessary documentation.

• Prepares, assembles, and dispenses food and supplies for catered events.

• Collects, scrapes, washes, cleans, dries, stacks and stores trays, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, bowls and cooking equipment by hand or machine.

• Assists with cleaning/sanitizing, following proper sanitation guidelines/procedures, for the following areas/items: kitchen, dispensing, storage or dining equipment, tables, racks, freezers, carts and cupboards. Disposes of waste, garbage or other litter.

• Assists with receiving deliveries and stocking food/items.

Experience

• Six (6) months of food service experience within the past two (2) years AND/OR completed post high school nutrition related course within the past two (2) years.

Education

• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) and experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, customer service, teamwork, oral and written communication, and ability to operate standard foodservice kitchen appliances.

• Effectively communication with co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

• Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.

• Orienting team members, giving and receiving instructions.

• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing, accuracy), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food service experience in health care environment preferred.