Weekend Kitchen Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:  Prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks to residents and staff.  Maintains sanitary kitchen conditions, inventory management and control.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  Reports to Program Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversight and preparation of snacks, meals and the dietary needs of residents
• Hands on supervision of all operations in the kitchen
• Training residents in kitchen operations
• Purchasing goods or supplies as directed
• Maintaining an inventory report of all supplies
• Ensuring that food safety and sanitation procedures are followed
• Observing employees and residents to ensure that they are following policies and procedures correctly

• Observation and serving as support staff as needed

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties as assigned.  This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions as the need arises

1. Utilize supplies efficiently and use equipment in a safe
2. May have to work occasional weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:      High School graduation (or equivalent).

                        Requires a current Food Handler’s permit (state of Utah)

Experience: At least 6 months prior job specific work experience

Physical Demands: Requires bending, lifting, stocking, cooking in heated, ventilated kitchen area.

Primary activities: Involves driving, walking, and talking. Involves sitting and standing.

Travel: Occasional to purchase supplies

Working conditions:  Primarily inside kitchen area - lit and well-ventilated areas.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  PCS, BLS and Basic First Aid

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The responsibilities of this position involve physical activities including frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.  Exposed to a residential, academic and therapy environment; following safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (as necessary) is required.  May be required to intervene with residential issues.