Kitchen Helper

PACS Pennyrile Allied Community Services; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to serve meals, assist with tray lines, and perform dishwashing and cleaning duties in Cadiz, Kentucky.

You will help prepare items per recipes and therapeutic diets, and ensure leftovers are labeled and stored properly. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required, and must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and maintain dishwashing/cleaning tasks.
• Set up and assist with tray line preparation.
• Assist in meal and dessert preparation.
• Prepare food items following recipes and therapeutic diets.
• Ensure daily food production meets residents' dietary needs.
• Store and label leftovers.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans.
• Clean and sanitize food carts and kitchen areas.
• Return trays and dining items to storage.
• Set dining room tables.

Skills

Lift up to 40 lbs

Bend and reach to organize shelves

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred but not required

Job description

The mission of Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. is to empower individuals to become self-reliant through assistance, education, and accountability.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve meals, clear and wash dishes, wipe tables and perform other cleaning tasks.
• Set tray line and assist with tray line preparation.
• Assist in meal and dessert preparation.
• Prepare food items, following recipes and menus, particularly therapeutic diets.
• Ensure daily food production meets facility needs and residents’ therapeutic diets.
• Prepare food items following standardized recipes.
• Store, date and label leftovers.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans.
• Clean and sanitize food carts.
• Return trays, lids, plates, etc. to proper storage areas.
• Clean kitchen, including food preparation areas, refrigerators.
• Set dining room tables.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs of weight
• Ability to bend and reach out to organize shelves

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred but not required
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PACS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.