JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Residential

STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Part-time

SUPERVISOR: Kitchen Manager

LOCATION: Crownsville, MD

PAY RATE: $15.00-17.00 (Hourly)

SCHEDULE: Part-time Schedule: 1-2 days Monday - Friday & set schedule on Saturday & Sunday (hours are scheduled around meal prep and client schedules)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following;

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of daily meals, the purchase and stock supplies, and enforce food safety and sanitation rules.
• Assist with submitting menus and follows instructions of the Kitchen Manager. Assist with obtaining proper client meal counts, and maintains logs and documentation regarding food preparation services.
• Assist with preparing meals in accordance with established menus and State Health department rules and regulations.
• Assist with weekly inventory of supplies, food, and dry storage.
• In the case of special menu requirements, coordinates menu with dietary consultant and ensure that special diets are prepared according to instructions.
• Maintains professionalism and ethical conduct at all times with clients, staff, vendors, and Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Community Support Services personnel.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum education level is a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-4 years’ experience in food service establishments or;
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management or related field with 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing food and stock, proper food preparation, kitchen safety techniques and a thorough understanding of health standards.
• Food Service Certification required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A general understanding and knowledge of Food service requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.