Kitchen Helper

Pennyrile Allied Community Services; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennyrile Allied Community Services hires as a kitchen/food service aide. You will assist with meal service, tray line preparation, and dessert preparation in a facility setting. You’ll follow recipes, support therapeutic diets, and help keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

Applicants may have a high school diploma or equivalent; background check and pre-employment drug screen are required. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to bend, reach, and organize shelves as part of daily duties.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and assist with tray line and dining setup.
• Prepare food items following recipes and therapeutic diet menus.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining areas, and equipment.
• Store, label, and date leftovers; maintain food safety standards.
• Assist in meal and dessert preparation and food storage.

Skills

Lift up to 40 lbs

Bend and reach to organize shelves

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

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.