Per Diem Culinary Assistant — Kitchen & Dining Support

Silver-Pines-Treatment-Center; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Silver Pines Treatment Center is seeking a Per Diem Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients while following strict food safety standards. The role requires maintaining a clean kitchen, dining, and storage areas, and handling daily temperature logs with attention to special dietary needs.

The position offers weekday and weekend availability in a per diem capacity, with opportunities to work with a supportive team and engage with clients in a therapeutic setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of prior food service in the human services field required.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of state and local food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
• Serve meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needs.
• Provide food for clients when scheduled and as requested.
• Maintain proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor with clients and staff.
• Operate basic hand tools and kitchen equipment as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/GED

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Silver Pines Treatment Center is seeking a Per Diem Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients while following strict food safety standards. The role requires maintaining a clean kitchen, dining, and storage areas, and handling daily temperature logs with attention to special dietary needs.

The position offers weekday and weekend availability in a per diem capacity, with opportunities to work with a supportive team and engage with clients in a therapeutic setting.