Culinary Assistant: Healthy Meals & Safe Kitchen

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Behavioral Group in Mahanoy City, PA is hiring an Entry Level Culinary Assistant I. You will prepare and serve meals with attention to special needs and food safety standards, keep kitchen and dining areas clean. This role involves working with clients in a human services setting and requires lifting up to 50 pounds. A High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Join our team to ensure nourishing, safe meals for clients and support the dining program with professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required or preferred.
• 1+ years of prior food service in the human services field.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure high quality food and beverages are provided in timely manner.
• Serve meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needs.
• Provide food for clients when scheduled and as requested.
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in sanitary condition.
• Support proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clients.
• Follow state and local food safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication and people

Organization skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Microsoft Packages

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Odyssey Behavioral Group in Mahanoy City, PA is hiring an Entry Level Culinary Assistant I. You will prepare and serve meals with attention to special needs and food safety standards, keep kitchen and dining areas clean. This role involves working with clients in a human services setting and requires lifting up to 50 pounds. A High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Join our team to ensure nourishing, safe meals for clients and support the dining program with professionalism and teamwork.