SUMMARY

The Kitchen Assistant assists in preparing therapeutic and modified meals for the clients of Open Arms Care (OAC). They are responsible for maintaining inventory, equipment and sanitary conditions within the kitchen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Responsible for order placement, order pick-up and order sorting
• Delivers meals to homes and within the Enrichment Center
• Interprets written recipes and follows written and/or verbal orders, requests and instructions.
• Replenishes condiments and other items as needed.
• Inventories and stocks refrigerator and freezers as needed.
• Portions, weighs and garnishes food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
• Monitors and records temperatures as necessary.
• Assembles client meals to meet pick-up schedules.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen.
• Organizes, plans and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Attends all required trainings/meetings and remains current on any applicable certifications.
• Responsible for personal payroll tracking including but not limited to clocking in and out appropriately.
• Adhere to diets as prescribed by Registered Dietician and physician for all clients
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school graduate and/or GED required.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets and recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• Must have valid TN driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES

• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others.
• General office equipment, mixer, oven, steamer, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, meat slicer, dishwasher, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow procedures, instructions, laws and policies
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization. Must be an effective team member

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.