Demo

Culinary Assistant

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP
Mahanoy, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Position Summary

Culinary Assistant I 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. 

SCHEDULE: 1:30p-9:30pm Tuesday through Friday and 10a-6p Saturday's

**$500.00 Sign on Bonus**

Relationships and Contacts

 

Within the organization:  Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Cedar Creek and affiliated facilities.

 

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

Position Responsibilities

  1. Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options
  2. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
  3. Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
  4. Ensure high quality food and beverages are provided in timely manner
  5. Serve meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needs
  6. Provide food for clients when scheduled and as requested
  7. Maintain all kitchen equipment and in an orderly and sanitary manner
  8. Support the proper rotation of food items to prevent unnecessary spoilage
  9. Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clients
  10. Working knowledge and practice of state and local food safety standards
  11. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive Chef

ISJP123!

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

 

Education and Experience

This position requires a high School diploma/GED equivalent preferred. 1 or more years of prior food service in the human services field required. ServeSafe certification preferred.

 

Additional Education and Experience

  • Strong organization skills, detail-orientated
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task
  • Good time management and ability to work within deadlines
  • Working knowledge of google email, sheets, and docs
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Operate basic hand tools, powered and non-powered

 

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendors
  • Tolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderate
  • Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch

 

Skill Competencies

  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Organization Skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Packages

Salary : $16

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Culinary Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Culinary Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$32,824 - $40,571
Income Estimation: 
$38,848 - $47,384
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$35,852 - $45,069
Income Estimation: 
$30,417 - $40,552
Income Estimation: 
$29,500 - $36,608
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$44,630 - $63,234
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

  • ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP Sevierville, TN
  • Position Title: Sous Chef Job Location: Sevierville, TN Program/Department: Culinary Travel: None Reports To: Culinary Manager FLSA Class: Non-Exempt Posit... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP Lansing, MI
  • ***Up to $5k Signing and Retention Bonus to Qualified Candidates!*** Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, ded... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP Colorado, CO
  • Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Villa Outpatient Colorado Springs, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply pas... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP Battle Creek, MI
  • Work Location: Onsite, Battle Creek, Michigan Schedule : PRN, Weekend Coverage (shifts are 8:30am -5pm) Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Vill... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Culinary Assistant jobs in the Mahanoy, PA area that may be a better fit.

  • CIVIQ HEALTH LLC Mahanoy, PA
  • Position Summary Culinary Assistant I will be responsible for preparing and serving food items with attention to special needs and within food safety stand... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Mahanoy, PA
  • Culinary Assistant. Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Overview. Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Category: Health Care. Descr... more
  • 10 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!