Job Type
Full-time,
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am-5pm.
Exeter, RI
Description:
We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Staff member for a Substance Use Treatment Facility in a home environment. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, sick time, and a 401K with a company match.
This position is responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter. Strong leadership skills. Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills. Work well in a fast-paced setting. Must be able to:- communicate clearly and effectively.- reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. - work in a standing position for long periods of time. - perform other related duties as assigned.
Tasks / Responsibilities:
* Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.
* Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.
* Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
* Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.
* Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.
* Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer
* Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies
* Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
* Labels all food items with an expiration date and an open date
* Ensures no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.
* Grocery shopping
* Create a desirable work environment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
* Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety
* Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.
* Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.
* Able to make food accommodations as necessary
* Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
* Able to monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed
* Able to effectively shop for grocery items
* Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.
* Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Able to work independently.
* Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.
* Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.
* Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.