JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant/Dietary Aide (Off Site Meal Prep)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Center Manager/Satellite Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: CHCS Senior Centers

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of the position is to assist with meal service at a CHCS senior community center where meals have been prepared off site and delivered.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with preparation including, but not limited to, measuring and weighing ingredients, washing and cleaning fruits and vegetables, chopping, cutting and slicing food, and combining specific items as identified by the kitchen manager.
• Serve food according to menu and with attention to specified portions. Provide assistance to participants as needed.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas, equipment, steam tables, dishes, utensils, etc.
• Assist with receiving food deliveries and supplies. Monitor temperatures and compliance with other food safety standards.
• Attend training as required by CHCS and all regulatory and funding bodies. Participate in staff meetings and supervision.

Other Job Functions

• Uphold CHS and CHCS organizational Mission, Philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Establish rapport with and respect for all participants and other stakeholders, in accord with confidentiality policy, professional standards and other guidance. Attend, participate in and complete assigned orientation and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience/Abilities

Experience in food service and ability to follow safe food handling practices. ServSafe certified, or able to meet certification requirements within a specified timeframe (e.g., 6 months of hire). Is flexible, hospitable, able to work independently and to follow directions consistently. Demonstrated adherence to timeliness and attendance standards.

Physical Requirements

(with or without the aid of mechanical devices) Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Kitchen – must be comfortable using equipment and appliances, and with exposure to associated risks (e.g., heat, cooking odors, etc.). Must work respectfully and effectively with participants, personnel, and center visitors under a variety of circumstances and conditions. Must be able to work effectively with older adults in a community setting, respectful of their dignity and right to self-determination. Work within the senior centers is subject to frequent interruptions. Most tasks are routine and well-defined, but with day-to-day variation.

Language

For some Centers, fluency in English and languages other than English may be required or preferred.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.