CULINARY ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees all food preparation, cooking, serving, and breakdown for assigned mealtimes and when requested or needed, supports weekend activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals for assigned shift and supervise dining room and kitchen cleaning chores, ensuring meals are served on time and kitchen/dining area are clean.
• Responsible for the disposal of food in a timely manner.
• Responsible for correct food preparation and food handling.
• Work with Culinary leadership in planning and implementation of kitchen/dining room procedures, including menu planning, cost, variety, and cost of food.
• Responsible for being familiar with and implementing established policies and procedures, task lists, and guidelines.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment, notify leadership when equipment needs maintenance or is not in proper working condition.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Interact with all customers, residents, staff, volunteers, and other guests as a professional, demonstrating respect, appropriate communication, maintaining boundaries and with integrity.
• Provide appropriate assistance to volunteers or visitors onsite when on duty.
• Attend all Hope Haven required meetings
• Be available and prepared for the health department and other inspections required by partner agencies
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, and standards, upholding organizational values and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year’s food service experience
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Must maintain ServeSafe certification.
• Must be familiar with Health Department Guidelines.
• Working knowledge of commercial kitchen, equipment, and their use.
• Ability to implement daily kitchen procedures, always displaying respect, and to provide training to enable residents to perform assignments needed for successful operation.
• Must be familiar with Federal Confidentiality Laws.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's license and be insurable by Hope Haven insurance program.
• Will maintain CPR and First Aid certification as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 lbs. and occasionally manage 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking/Sitting
• Lifting
• Standing
• Operating Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Salary : $18 - $20