Job Type

Full-time,

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am-5pm.

Exeter, RI

Description:

We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Staff member for a Substance Use Treatment Facility in a home environment. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, sick time, and a 401K with a company match.

This position is responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter. Strong leadership skills. Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills. Work well in a fast-paced setting. Must be able to:- communicate clearly and effectively.- reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. - work in a standing position for long periods of time. - perform other related duties as assigned.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

* Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.

* Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.

* Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

* Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.

* Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.

* Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer

* Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies

* Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

* Labels all food items with an expiration date and an open date

* Ensures no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.

* Grocery shopping

* Create a desirable work environment

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

* Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety

* Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.

* Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.

* Able to make food accommodations as necessary

* Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

* Able to monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed

* Able to effectively shop for grocery items

* Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.

* Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Able to work independently.

* Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.

* Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.

* Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.