Hospital Kitchen Assistant – Buffet & Made-to-Order

Austen Riggs Center; Stockbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and

Job summary

The Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA is seeking a kitchen assistant/dishwasher to support dietary staff in buffet style and made-to-order meals for patients and staff, seven days a week, three meals daily.

This full-time role requires evening, weekend and holiday coverage; benefits start on day one and include health, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 403(b) plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior waitstaff or kitchen front/back house experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as part of a small fast paced team, but also independently.
• Serve Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate strongly preferred (we will provide).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items for made to order and buffet style meal service.
• Stocks the buffet area with dishes and silverware, condiments, paper products etc., in preparation for mealtimes.
• Responsible for replenishing the buffet as needed throughout mealtimes.
• Ensures that the pantry, cabinets, and refrigerators are fully stocked daily in all buildings.
• Cleans all dishes, utensils, and food prep items during and at the completion of each meal service in both the Inn and MOB kitchens.
• Responsible for ongoing cleaning and sanitation of workstations, buffet and food service areas, tables and chairs, and other kitchen areas including all surfaces, walls, floors and other areas in.
• Supports the kitchen staff with food preparation and other tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by lead chef on duty

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe certificate preferred

Job description

The Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA is seeking a kitchen assistant/dishwasher to support dietary staff in buffet style and made-to-order meals for patients and staff, seven days a week, three meals daily.

This full-time role requires evening, weekend and holiday coverage; benefits start on day one and include health, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 403(b) plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance.