Kitchen Assistant

Strongsville, City of (OH); West Virginia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Strongsville, City of (OH) Recreation & Senior Center is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operation of its full-service kitchen. You will report to the Kitchen Manager and help with dessert prep, ordering, storage, and lunch service.

The role requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and flexible hours to accommodate events and programs for seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Flexible with scheduling.
• Enjoys working with Seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of dessert for daily lunch program.
• Assist Kitchen manager with ordering and supply including inventory control.
• Check-in orders and ensures proper storage.
• Keeps pantry organized daily or as needed.
• Prepares ala-carte orders for lunch program.
• Maintains paperwork for daily and monthly lunches.
• Prepares costs sheets.
• Assist with clearing, cleaning of tables after lunch.
• Assist with dishes as needed.
• Assist with the daily senior lunch delivery service.
• Customer Service- treat all customers and staff respectfully and courteously- accommodate all customers to the best of our ability.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Flexibility

Senior care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary: To assist in the daily operation of the Recreation & Senior Center full-service kitchen. This position reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and requires the ability to work in a multi-task environment with little to minimal direct supervision. Must have the ability to work flexible shifts and hours in order to accommodate department and City special events as needed.

1. Assists in preparation of dessert for daily lunch program
2. Assists Kitchen manager with ordering and supply including inventory control
3. Check-in orders and ensures proper storage
4. Keeps pantry organized daily or as needed
5. Prepares ala-carte orders for lunch program
6. Maintains paperwork for daily and monthly lunches
7. Prepares costs sheets
8. Assist with clearing, cleaning of tables after lunch
9. Assist with dishes as needed
10. Assist with the daily senior lunch delivery service
11. Customer Service- treat all customers and staff respectfully and courteously- accommodate all customers to the best of our ability.

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous kitchen experience preferred
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to multi-task
• Flexible with scheduling
• Enjoys working with Seniors

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.