Kitchen Aide

Eastersealswga; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Eastersealswga in Columbus, Georgia, is seeking a dedicated full-time Kitchen Assistant to support meal distribution and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and assisting with deliveries. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and obtain First Aid and CPR certifications. This role offers paid time off and health insurance, with a commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Meets or exceeds DECAL’s minimum yearly training requirements.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing food on trays and bowls as directed.
• Distributes meals and snacks as directed.
• Ensures all Health Department standards are met daily.
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and preparation areas.
• Serves food as needed for lunch and snack.
• Assists with putting away deliveries and supplies.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assists Kitchen Manager with distribution of all meals and snacks in accordance with the food service and nutrition requirements of the Department of Early Care and Learning, the USDA Childcare Food Program guidelines and Health Department standards. Ensures all utensils and dishes are clean, sanitized and stored according to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing food on trays and bowls as directed Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Assistant.
• Distributes meals and snacks as directed.
• Ensures all Health Department standards are met daily (i.e., temperature, storage, sanitation, etc.).
• Ensures that all open containers and packages have tight fitting lids or covers and are labeled with contents and date, unless in original container or package.
• Ensures food service equipment and preparation areas are kept clean and free of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits. Ensures that cafeteria is clean. Sweeps and mops floors in these areas as scheduled.
• Serves food as needed for lunch and snack with serving sizes dependent upon the age of the child or adult.
• Ensures that all bibs and kitchen towels are laundered each day.
• Replenishes hand soap, paper towels and toilet tissue in hall bathroom.
• Assists Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Assistant with putting away deliveries and supplies.
• Notifies supervisor of foods and supplies before depletion.
• Seeks and/or requests additional duties whenever time permits.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Working Expectations

• Staff will always exercise professionalism in the presence of participants, visitors, and other staff.
• Staff will ensure that all activities and conversations are always geared toward what is appropriate.
• To ensure quality of services provided, staff are expected to receive a rating of 20 (meets expectation) or higher on all performance reviews. Scoring under 20 will result in the staff member being placed on a 1-3 month probation until the level of quality is improved or termination may result.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Meets or exceeds DECAL’s minimum yearly training requirements.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults required.
• Interpret and carry out written or oral instructions.

Easterseals seeks individuals whose loyalty, integrity and enthusiasm gives them the willingness to professionally support Easterseals. These individuals must be interested in self‑growth and the opportunity to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities by working towards achieving Easterseals’ goals and objectives.

Job Type: Full‑time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance