Overview

The Kitchen Assistants main focus is to learn and accomplish all duties set forth by the Chef. To accomplish the objective of hospitality in a safe and sanitary environment.

Strong time management/organization skills, ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in a professional manner are fundamental to the role.

Gifford Health Care is a hospital based in Randolph, Vermont serving the Central Vermont Population. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Competitive pay
• Self-funded health insurance plan with Gifford contributing up to 93% of the premium (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision benefits, long-term and short-term disability as well as life insurance
• Defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 4% employer deposit and 1% match after one year of employment
• Generous amounts of earned time off that promotes work life balance
• Tuition reimbursement, most employees may be eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program
• Employee discounts to local retailers
• Locations throughout Central Vermont; our hospital is just off I-89 and our clinics are sprinkled through Washington, Orange and Windsor counties
• Onsite parking and Childcare

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service as directed;
• Assist with maintaining par inventory levels of food and supplies, including requisitioning and moving products between buildings;
• Performance of dishwashing procedures utilizing a commercial dishwasher;
• Performance of dishwashing procedures using a 3-sink system;
• Keep and maintain a clean and orderly dish room at all times;
• Complete cleaning duties as assigned on checklists;
• Must learn, understand and practice all guidelines set forth by ServeSafe program;
• Operate various departmental equipment (ovens, mixers, fryolators, cash registers, etc);
• Follow and comprehend Instructions (recipes, company and departmental);

Requirements

• 2 years of food service or similar experience Preferred.

EOE