Culinary Assistant (25 hrs/week)

SeniorAge; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free lunches

Job summary

SeniorAge in Nixa, MO is seeking a part-time Culinary Assistant to help prepare and serve meals at the Nixa Senior Center. The role supports the Culinary Lead and performs safety-sensitive duties requiring attention to proper kitchen operations.

You will assist with food storage, prep, and service areas, while maintaining cleanliness and following instructions. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade required.
• Prior experience cooking in small groups preferred.
• Work experience in cooking for large groups may be substituted for education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Food handlers certificate required; must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• ServSafe certificate required in applicable counties; must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Clean and sanitize all food storage, preparation, and service areas.
• Perform Culinary Lead duties in their absence.

Skills

Excellent people skills

multitask

Judgment & decision-making

Attention to detail

Follow verbal & written instruction

Team environment in fast-paced setting

Food safety technique

Kitchen sanitation procedures

Calibrate thermometer

Learn computer skills

Education

Tenth grade completed

Food handlers certificate

ServSafe certificate (where applicable)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Nixa Senior Center - Nixa, MO 65714Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceDo you appreciate the fulfillment that comes from helping others, especially seniors? Do you enjoy having nights and weekends free? Do you appreciate generous benefits (paid time off, free lunches) and a wonderful work environment? Then SeniorAge is for you!

Job Summary

The Culinary Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Culinary Lead, assists in the preparation and serving of meals, as well as the cleaning of all food storage, preparation, and service areas . Performs the duties of the Culinary Lead in their absence. This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of tenth grade required.
• Prior experience cooking in small groups preferred.
• Work experience in cooking for large groups may be substituted for education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Food handlers certificate required; must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• ServSafe certificate required in applicable counties; must be obtained within the first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Excellent people skills and professionalism.
• Skill in completing multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe technique skills for food preparation.
• Demonstrated understanding of proper procedure for kitchen operation, sanitation procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to calibrate a thermometer.
• Willingness to learn required computer skills to support operations and reporting.

Normal working conditions in a kitchen/dining environment, may be exposed to hazardous conditions such as possible slippery floors, extreme temperatures, hot and cold products, and sharp objects.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. SENIORAGE COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements/Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity:

75-100%:

• Seeing: Must be able to see well enough to read recipes, directions and use computer.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers, vendors and employees.
• Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about department.
• Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to type and use equipment and electronic devices.
• Motor Coordination: Must be able to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance and have the ability to maintain focus.

50-74%:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift food items/products/boxes.
• Travel: Must be able to travel to various location as needed.
• Drive: Must be able to drive to various location as needed.

25-49%:

• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items from the floor.

0-24%:

• Sitting: Must be able to sit for long periods of time.