Kitchen Aide

The Grand Healthcare System; Village of Pawling (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a reliable Kitchen Aide to support meal prep and kitchen operations in a starter position.

Available shifts include Starter 5:45 AM–2:15 PM, Middle 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, and Checker 3:00 PM–7:30 PM, with responsibilities across stations and dishland operations.

Qualifications

• Able to stand, lift 25 lbs+, and perform tasks throughout a shift.
• Pay close attention to details, good communication skills, time management, and ability to follow recipes/instructions.
• Reliable, good customer service, and a team player.
• Should have knowledge of proper kitchen equipment use and be able to read and write.
• Food Safety/Sanitation (HACCP) knowledge.
• Food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, and next day’s PM dessert.
• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Follow recipes/instructions

Reliable

Team player

Good communication

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Kitchen Aide to join our team. This is a starter position with responsibilities that support meal preparation and kitchen operations.

Available Shifts:

• Starter Position: 5:45 AM – 2:15 PM (varies)

• Middle Position: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

• Checker Position: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Key Responsibilities – Starter Position:

• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, and next day’s PM dessert.

• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.

• Assist with dining room service when needed.

• Prepare egg and tuna salad for sandwiches as required.

• Prepare nourishments, sandwiches, and salads (including side salads) for 8 PM service.

• Review dinner meal tickets and make necessary changes.

• Set up dinner trays with tickets, condiments, napkins, etc.

• Set up starter and middle positions; pull specials for dinner.

• Run starter position and set up dishland.

• Retrieve carts from units, scrape trays, and run dishland.

• Clean nourishment carts and deliver 8 PM nourishments.

• Clean dishwasher and wipe down hot plate machine.

• Sweep and mop dishland.

• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.

• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Middle Position Responsibilities:

• Clean and restock unit pantries as needed.

• Assist with dining room service.

• Stock storage and rack by ice machine.

• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.

• Review dinner meal tickets and make necessary changes.

• Run middle position; ensure tray accuracy and make cart delivery announcements.

• Clean trayline at end of service.

• Clean coffee area and machine.

• Set up 3-compartment sinks for pot washing; test sanitizer solution and record.

• Wash, rinse, sanitize dinner pots; air dry.

• Sweep and mop kitchen; take out garbage and rinse cans.

• Detail clean sandwich station and juice shelves on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

• Take apart juice dispenser and clean.

• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.

• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Checker Position Responsibilities:

• Clean and restock unit pantries as needed.

• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.

• Brew coffee and pour coffee/hot water for dinner service.

• Run end of trayline; ensure tray accuracy.

• Bring food carts to units.

• Wipe down milk cooler after service.

• Set up and run dishland; record dish machine temperature.

• Clean and sanitize all carts.

• Sweep and mop dishland.

• Delime dish machine on Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.

• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Requirements:

• Able to stand, lift (25 lbs+), bend, and perform tasks throughout a shift.

• Pay close attention to details, good communication skills, time management, and ability to follow recipes/instructions.

• Reliable, good customer service, and a team player.

• Should have knowledge of proper kitchen equipment use and be able to read and write.

• Food Safety/Sanitation (HACCP) knowledge.

• Food service experience is a plus.