Senior Nutrition Kitchen Assistant

Habitat-Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) savings

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Habitat Health seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support safe, therapeutic nutrition services at our day centers. You will receive vendor-prepared foods, prep for service, verify temperatures, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities include assisting the Registered Dietitian, maintaining food storage standards, and labeling perishable items. You will help with dishware inventory and stock, ensuring compliance with Habitat Health policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• CA Servsafe and Food Handlers Certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service or preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proof of valid CA driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.
• Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
• Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values.
• Assist the Registered Dietitian in provision of safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet the diverse needs of Habitat Health participants.
• Maintain acceptable storage standards of vendor-prepared food prior to meal service.
• Measure and record food temperature on delivery and at regular intervals prior to serving, assuring that food remains safe and within the ranges indicated in Habitat Health policies & procedures.
• Prepare and plate food for meal service, following instructions on participants’ dietary cards for specific diets, preferences, and special needs.
• Label and date all perishable food in Habitat Health refrigerators and freezers, including any pre-packaged meals for home delivery, making sure all food is fresh and safe for consumption.
• Record inventory on dishes, silverware, food supplies, and cleaning supplies, and place orders for replacements as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Kitchen Coordinator

Skills

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

CA Servsafe Certification

CA Food Handlers Certification

1 year food service experience

Job description

Habitat Health seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support safe, therapeutic nutrition services at our day centers. You will receive vendor-prepared foods, prep for service, verify temperatures, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities include assisting the Registered Dietitian, maintaining food storage standards, and labeling perishable items. You will help with dishware inventory and stock, ensuring compliance with Habitat Health policies.