Kitchen Helper

Titan Senquest Management Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Senquest Management Inc is seeking a conscientious Kitchen Helper to support dining services at our facilities. The role involves washing dishes, assisting with minor food prep, serving meals to residents, and keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

The ideal candidate will understand sanitation and safe food handling, be able to communicate in English with residents and staff, and be willing to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a food handler certificate if required.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, guests, and co-workers.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots and pans; keep dishwashing area clean and organized.
• Assist with plating and serving meals to residents as needed.
• Help with cleaning the kitchen and dining areas.
• Restock supplies and maintain sanitation throughout the dining area.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for washing dishes, pots and pans, storing dishes, and keeping dishwashing area clean. May also be responsible for plating and/or serving meals to residents’ tables or residents’ rooms following company procedures in a courteous and friendly manner.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInteracts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.Washes dishes, pots and pans; stores dishes.Keeps dishwashing area clean and organized.Puts away delivered food products.Assists with cleaning the kitchen.Assists with minor food preparation, such as cutting or chopping vegetables, assembling salads.Knows daily menu selections.Performs server duties as needed:Correctly takes resident orders.Greets residents/guests at each table or residents’ individual room and serves beverages, cereals, soups, salads, main courses, and desserts.Clears dishes from tables and resets after sanitizing tables and chairs.Restocks table caddies with condiments.Vacuums carpets and/or mops floors in dining room between meal service.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.Qualifications• Must have the ability obtain a food handlers certificate as required.• Ability to present meal and menu alternatives to residents and guests.• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.• Effectively communicate in English with residents, guests, and co-workers.• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.• Must have basic computer skills.• Meet the assigned time requirements as scheduled by supervisor.• Regular attendance is required.Working Conditions• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, resident families and guests.• May require working with challenging residents.• Likely requires weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.Physical Requirements• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.• Reach with hands and arms.• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.• Talk and hear.• Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.