Culinary Assistant: Craft Healthy Meals & Safe Kitchen

Silver-Pines-Treatment-Center; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STR Cedar Creek is seeking a Culinary Assistant I to assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options and serving meals to clients with attention to special dietary needs. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen, dining area, and storage space while following food safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of food service experience in the human services field, ServeSafe certification is preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of prior food service in human services field required.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, dining area 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 and professional manner.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

STR Cedar Creek is seeking a Culinary Assistant I to assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options and serving meals to clients with attention to special dietary needs. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen, dining area, and storage space while following food safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of food service experience in the human services field, ServeSafe certification is preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.