Resident-Focused Kitchen Lead

International Executive Service Corps; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence House in Findlay, OH is seeking staff for kitchen duties focused on preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary food service area. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and adherence to safety standards to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents.

This entry-level position requires basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, plus strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with residents and staff in a respectful, compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (two-digit numbers) and count.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of growth and development to patient age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge to provide dietary services appropriate to residents served.
• Shows leadership and accountability for quality food service.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitary; operates dish machine; washes pots and pans; sweeps and mops floors; handles trash.
• Restocks shelves, counters and storage with food service equipment.
• Adheres to dress standards and attends meetings and competency training.
• Demonstrates service excellence by upholding mission, vision and values to promote resident satisfaction.
• Complies with organizational policies to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing basic

Numerical ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Age-group care awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Independence House in Findlay, OH is seeking staff for kitchen duties focused on preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary food service area. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and adherence to safety standards to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents.

This entry-level position requires basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, plus strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with residents and staff in a respectful, compliant manner.