Culinary Assistant- Full Time

SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Free lunches

Job summary

SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support meal preparation, serving, and kitchen sanitation under the Culinary Lead. This role involves assisting in all food service steps and can substitute for the Culinary Lead in their absence, with safety considerations central to daily duties.

The position offers a stable schedule with nights and weekends free, and emphasizes team collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade is required.
• Food handlers certificate must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• ServSafe certificate must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and in cleaning food storage, preparation, and service areas.
• Perform duties of the Culinary Lead in their absence.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Skills

People skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Team player

Food safety

Sanitation procedures

Thermometer calibration

Computer skills

Education

Tenth grade completion

Food handlers certificate

ServSafe certificate

Job description

Do you appreciate the fulfillment that comes from helping others, especially seniors? Do you enjoy having nights and weekends free? Do you appreciate generous benefits (insurance, 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.