Kitchen Associate (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

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Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is a leader in behavioral health services, offering meal preparation and service within its Pittsburgh facility. The Kitchen Associate supports dietary operations, keeps areas clean, and ensures food safety standards are met to provide quality meals for clients.

The role requires flexible schedule including mornings and weekends, with pay at $15/hour. This position supports a compassionate team focused on client care in a residential treatment setting.

Qualifications

Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent time management and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Good communication skills and ability to interact effectively with others.
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to handle crisis or risk situations and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with all dietary functions as directed in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Assists with preparing and serving meals following established food safety standards.
Serves meals in accordance with established portion and quality standards.
Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks.
Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment; returns to storage areas.
Disposes of food and waste per guidelines.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of food service areas, dish room and storage.
Sweeps and mops floors as assigned.
Restocks food, beverages and supplies for meal service.
Assists in receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
Provides excellent customer service to clients.
Reports issues to Dining Services Manager or Supervisor.
Reports workplace accidents or illnesses promptly.
Assists with Cook responsibilities as assigned.
Completes required trainings and mandatory hours.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Judgment

Crisis handling

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Previous food service experience preferred

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Location: Pyramid Pittsburgh IP - 306 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15221

Schedule: Flexible hours needed. Must be able to work some mornings and weekends

Pay: $15/hour.

Summary: The Kitchen Associate assists with meal preparation and serving; cleaning of dishes, utensil, equipment and pots and pans; cleans and organizes the kitchen, work areas, dining room, and serving areas.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides assistance with all dietary functions as directed in accordance with established department policies and procedures.
Assists with preparing and serving meals following established food safety standards and guidelines.
Serves meals in accordance with established portion and quality standards.
Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks.
Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment according to established procedures and return to storage areas.
Disposes of food and waste in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of food service work areas, dish room and storage areas.
Sweeps and mops floors as assigned.
Restocks food, beverages and supplies for meal service.
Assists in the receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
Provides excellent customer service to clients.
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Dining Services Manager or Supervisor.
Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
Assists with Cook responsibilities as assigned.
Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education & Experience

Previous food service experience preferred.
Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others.
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to handle a crisis or risk situation and react appropriately.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and/or infections from clients in the work environment. Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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