Kitchen Helper (57867)

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC. is seeking a Kitchen Helper at Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC. The role involves washing dishes, basic meal prep, and assisting with dining room service for residents, with some table service and cleaning duties throughout shifts.

Candidate will need to obtain a food handlers certificate, communicate in English, and maintain sanitation standards. Weekend/evening shifts may be required; occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs is possible.

Qualifications

• Must 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.
• Regular attendance is required and must meet scheduled times.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes, pots and pans; stores dishes and keeps the dishwashing area clean.
• Assists with minor food preparation and serving meals to residents.
• Greets residents/guests at tables or rooms and serves beverages, cereals, soups, salads, main courses, and desserts.
• Restocks table caddies with condiments and keeps dining areas tidy.
• Follows all safety requirements and works with colleagues during service periods.

Skills

English communication

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Food handlers certificate

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330

Salary Range: $12.90 - $17.00 Hourly

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 Responsibilities

• Interacts 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.