Culinary Assistant - Full Time

Culinary Assistant - Full TimeMahanoy City, PA 17948OverviewLevel: EntryPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolCategory: Health CareDescriptionPosition SummaryCulinary Assistant will be responsible for preparing and serving food items with attention to special needs and within food safety standards. Culinary Assistant will maintain that the kitchen, dining area and storage area are clean and organized.Relationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Silver Pines and affiliated facilities.Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.Position ResponsibilitiesAssist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu optionsMaintain a clean and organized kitchenMonitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezersEnsure high quality food and beverages are provided in timely mannerServe meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needsProvide food for clients when scheduled and as requestedMaintain all kitchen equipment and in an orderly and sanitary mannerSupport the proper rotation of food items to prevent unnecessary spoilageMaintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clientsWorking knowledge and practice of state and local food safety standardsAny other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive ChefQualificationsMinimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma/GED equivalent preferred1 or more years of prior food service experienceStrong organization skills, detail-orientatedAbility to work independently and multi-taskGood time management and ability to work within deadlinesWorking knowledge of google email, sheets, and docsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsOperate basic hand tools, powered and non-poweredPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendorsTolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies may be very quiet to moderateJob performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouchSkill CompetenciesExcellent communication and people skillsOrganization SkillsLeadershipTeamworkKnowledge in Microsoft PackagesSTR Silver Pines provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR Silver Pines reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains At-Will.