Kitchen Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support culinary operations at our Louisiana facility. You will assist in daily kitchen tasks, food preparation, purchasing, storage, and delivery of supplies, while helping maintain cleanliness and safety.

You will coordinate with the Program Manager and kitchen staff, oversee client workers, manage inventories, and assist with invoices and ordering to ensure meals meet approved menus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic sanitation rules and practices.
• Knowledge of food ordering and inventory practices.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Current Valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all kitchen related activities and food preparation.
• Assist in delivery of all food and kitchen supplies.
• Oversee clients assigned to work in the kitchen.
• Maintain daily kitchen cleanliness and storage areas.
• Ensure safety practices for kitchen staff and clients.
• Record weekly inventory and label items by date.
• Assist with invoices and requisitions for food, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to follow approved agency menus.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Inventory management

MS Office

Driver’s license

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kitchen Assistant-Low Barrier Shelter

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Job Summary

Odyssey HouseLouisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant. The Kitchen Assistantposition is designed to assist in all activities related to culinary operations at the agency. This position assists with all daily activities as they relate to the kitchen, product purchasing, food preparation, food and kitchen supply delivery, kitchen storage, kitchen cleanliness/maintenance, and food service.

Responsibilitiesand Duties

• assist with all kitchen related activities;
• assist in preparation and cooking of food;
• assist in the delivery of all food and kitchen supplies;
• assist and oversee clients assigned to work in the kitchen;
• direct cleaning of kitchen and food storage area;
• ensure that all clients and staff are compliant with safetypractices related to the kitchen and kitchen equipment;
• conduct and document weekly inventory using agency inventorycontrol;
• ensure that all food and supplies are properly labeled andorganized by date for timely use;
• add additional inventory as requested by Program Manager or designee;
• assist with invoices and requisitions related to food, kitchensupplies, and equipment purchasing;
• coordinate with Program Managers to ensure all food and suppliesare within the guidelines of approved agency program menus. Deviations fromapproved menus must be documented and approved in advance of ordering by theChief Operations Officer;
• ensure that kitchen and food storage areas are thoroughly cleanand properly maintained, and on a daily basis;
• report all maintenance issues immediately to the Program Manageror designee;
• be present for all deliveries in the absence of Kitchen Managementand coordinate with the Program Manager to develop a plan to cover deliveries.All deliveries must be accepted and signed by an agency staff member;
• complete all incident reports, as directed by the Executive Chef ordesignee, prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by the Incident ReportingPolicy and Procedure;
• assist with filing as requested by the Program Manager;
• assist with other program functions as requested by ProgramManager;
• perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Knowledge of basic sanitation rules and practices
• Knowledge of food ordering and inventory practices
• Proficient in MS Office
• Current Valid Louisiana Driver’s License
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Serv-Safe certification
• 6 months experience in a group home or health care setting
• Hospital/Healthcare experience
• Cleaning experience

Compensation and Benefits

Competitivecompensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision,life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.