Full Time Kitchen Aide Details

Full Time Kitchen Aide

The Children's Home of Kingston - Kingston, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

• Kingston, NY, USA
• 14.00
• Hourly
• Full Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Full Time Food Service Helper. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing diversified tasks under the supervision of the Cook & Director of Food Services, in the preparation of meals and snacks for students. Completing routine sanitation operation of the dish room, kitchen and service areas. Assist in various activities of receiving and storage of food and supplies.

Position Responsibilities:

In a manner consistent with CHK's Mission Statement and applicable laws and regulations, an employee in this position shall:

• Sets up assigned workstation (e.g. dish room, pot washing area, and kitchen), collects supplies and equipment needed to complete duties; and operates sanitation equipment correctly.
• Cleans, sorts, racks, and stores trays, dishes, glassware, hot water/coffee, and flatware according to established departmental procedures.
• Maintains clean, organized refrigerator, freezer, and food bank. Always pays attention to corners, under equipment, and refrigerator vents.
• Assures pots, pans, fryers, skillets, broilers and griddles are properly clean and returned to proper working condition or location.
• Practices good food handling procedures and correct use of food gloves and serving utensils.
• Practices proper hand washing techniques according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintains clean working environment and uses clean sterilized utensils according to department guidelines.
• Places dry goods and paper goods in their respective areas.
• Rotates stock on a first in first out basis.
• Assures refrigerated items are stored when delivered to prevent spoilage.
• Always keeps storeroom organized and clean.
• Assures that all napkins, cups, plastic wares, straws and portion control packets are filled and neat at the station and area.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of workstations
• Sets up, maintains and serves hot/cold items Follows established timetable and completes assignment within allotted timeframe.
• Insures that all food and non-food are stored after they have been checked.
• Insures that all products are properly rotated
• Maintains all items in an orderly fashion on the shelves at all time.
• Keeps supervisor updated on any problematic situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to speak, read, and writes English fluently, which allows full communication with agency staff and 3rd
• Must be able to understand and carryout simple oral and written instruction.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Food Service.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Education, Training and Experience:

Associate's degree in accounting or business with one-year experience with working knowledge of Windows Office software (Excel, Word).

OR

High School diploma with four-year' experience with working knowledge of Windows Office software (Excel, Word).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses) and speak.