Kitchen Helper

Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS ); Cadiz (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support meals, dining services, and therapeutic-diet preparations at our California facility. You will follow recipes, assist with tray lines, and help ensure safe, clean foodservice operations daily.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and adherence to background checks and pre-employment screening. High school diploma preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 40 lbs as part of daily tasks.
• Bend and reach to organize shelves and supplies.

Responsibilities

• 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, including therapeutic diets.
• Ensure daily food production meets facility needs and residents’ dietary requirements.
• Store, date and label leftovers.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans and clean kitchen areas.
• Return trays and dining items to storage areas.
• Set dining room tables and maintain dining areas clean and orderly.

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.