Kitchen Assistant /Dishwasher

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

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Full Time Stockbridge, MA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

The kitchen assistant/ dishwasher serves as a key member of our busy kitchen staff. This role will support the Dietary staff in providing buffet style and made-to-order meal services for our patients and staff, 7 days a week, 3 meals a day.

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

Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior waitstaff or professional front and back house kitchen experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work both as part of a small fast paced team, but also independently
• Serve Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate strongly preferred (we will provide)
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to work in the evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision (starting day 1)
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
• Retirement Plan (403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
• Shift Differentials for Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

The kitchen assistant/ dishwasher serves as a key member of our busy kitchen staff. This role will support the Dietary staff in providing buffet style and made-to-order meal services for our patients and staff, 7 days a week, 3 meals a day.

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

Experience:

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision (starting day 1)
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
• Retirement Plan (403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
• Shift Differentials for Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

This role requires evening, weekend and holiday coverage