Healthcare Kitchen Assistant, Day Shift, Full-Time

Homestead Health Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Health Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Cook’s Assistant to help prepare and serve meals to residents in a safe, appetizing and friendly manner. The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety and customer service within a long term care setting.

The position requires dependability, the ability to multitask across food prep, service and resident needs, and a teamwork-oriented attitude. Day shifts with potential for extended hours, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
• Ability to multitask in foodservice settings.
• Demonstrated initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Presents at work in a clean, neat uniform and a professional appearance.
• Shows aptitude in preparing and prepping cold foods and desserts as directed by the Cook/CDM.
• Sets up, serves cold and hot items and drinks as requested.
• Operates the dish washing machine and cleans pots, pans, dishware, etc.
• Keeps kitchen, dining areas, storerooms and dishwashing areas clean, sanitized, tidy and orderly.
• Performs duties efficiently with a positive attitude towards residents and staff.
• Reports equipment failures or breakages to manager immediately.
• Reports missing or spoiled food items to manager immediately.
• Follows guidance from Cook and CDM, performs duties as assigned.
• Completes assigned monthly automated learning per Homestead Policy.

Skills

Healthcare foodservice experience

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Homestead Health Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Cook’s Assistant to help prepare and serve meals to residents in a safe, appetizing and friendly manner. The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety and customer service within a long term care setting.

The position requires dependability, the ability to multitask across food prep, service and resident needs, and a teamwork-oriented attitude. Day shifts with potential for extended hours, including weekends or holidays as needed.