Culinary Assistant

Silver Pines Treatment Center; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Pines Treatment Center is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support meal prep and service in a clean, safe kitchen. The role emphasizes attention to special needs, daily temperature logging, and maintaining orderly areas.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of food service experience; ServeSafe certification is preferred and a positive, team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Email, Sheets, and Docs is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, dining, and storage areas.
• Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
• Serve meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needs.
• Support proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Interact with clients in a pleasant, professional manner.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Multitasking

Google Workspace

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years food service experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position SummaryCulinary 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.Relationships and ContactsWithin 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu optionsMaintain a clean and organized kitchenMonitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezersEnsure high quality food and beverages are provided in timely mannerServe meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needsProvide food for clients when scheduled and as requestedMaintain all kitchen equipment and in an orderly and sanitary mannerSupport the proper rotation of food items to prevent unnecessary spoilageMaintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clientsWorking knowledge and practice of state and local food safety standardsAny other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive ChefISJP123!Minimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceThis 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 ExperienceStrong organization skills, detail-orientatedAbility to work independently and multi-taskGood time management and ability to work within deadlinesWorking knowledge of google email, sheets, and docsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsOperate basic hand tools, powered and non-poweredPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendorsTolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderateJob performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouchSkill CompetenciesExcellent communication and people skillsOrganization SkillsLeadershipTeamworkKnowledge in Microsoft Packages