Kitchen Associate (Full Time)

Summary

The Kitchen Associate assists with meal preparation and serving; cleaning of dishes, utensil, equipment and pots and pans; cleans and organizes the kitchen, work areas, dining room, and serving areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with all dietary functions as directed in accordance with established department policies and procedures.
• Assists with preparing and serving meals following established food safety standards and guidelines.
• Serves meals in accordance with established portion and quality standards.
• Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment according to established procedures and return to storage areas.
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of food service work areas, dish room and storage areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors as assigned.
• Restocks food, beverages and supplies for meal service.
• Assists in the receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
• Provides excellent customer service to clients.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Dining Services Manager or Supervisor.
• Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
• Assists with Cook responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Licensure, Education & Experience

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to handle a crisis or risk situation and react appropriately.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors.
• This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.
• Incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and/or infections from clients in the work environment.
• Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

• We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.
• Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
• We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.

• DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
• COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!