Kitchen Aide

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Kitchen Aide to join our team. This is a starter position with responsibilities that support meal preparation and kitchen operations.

Available Shifts:

• Starter Position: 5:45 AM – 2:15 PM (varies)
• Middle Position: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Checker Position: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Key Responsibilities – Starter Position:

• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, and next day’s PM dessert.
• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.
• Assist with dining room service when needed.
• Prepare egg and tuna salad for sandwiches as required.
• Prepare nourishments, sandwiches, and salads (including side salads) for 8 PM service.
• Review dinner meal tickets and make necessary changes.
• Set up dinner trays with tickets, condiments, napkins, etc.
• Set up starter and middle positions; pull specials for dinner.
• Run starter position and set up dishland.
• Retrieve carts from units, scrape trays, and run dishland.
• Clean nourishment carts and deliver 8 PM nourishments.
• Clean dishwasher and wipe down hot plate machine.
• Sweep and mop dishland.
• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.
• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Middle Position Responsibilities:

• Clean and restock unit pantries as needed.
• Assist with dining room service.
• Stock storage and rack by ice machine.
• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.
• Review dinner meal tickets and make necessary changes.
• Run middle position; ensure tray accuracy and make cart delivery announcements.
• Clean trayline at end of service.
• Clean coffee area and machine.
• Set up 3-compartment sinks for pot washing; test sanitizer solution and record.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize dinner pots; air dry.
• Sweep and mop kitchen; take out garbage and rinse cans.
• Detail clean sandwich station and juice shelves on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Take apart juice dispenser and clean.
• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.
• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Checker Position Responsibilities:

• Clean and restock unit pantries as needed.
• Stock refrigerator racks with pudding, prunes, cottage cheese, applesauce, etc.
• Brew coffee and pour coffee/hot water for dinner service.
• Run end of trayline; ensure tray accuracy.
• Bring food carts to units.
• Wipe down milk cooler after service.
• Set up and run dishland; record dish machine temperature.
• Clean and sanitize all carts.
• Sweep and mop dishland.
• Delime dish machine on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Follow break schedule and check with cook/supervisor before breaks.
• Clock out after confirming with cook/supervisor.

Requirements:

• Able to stand, lift (25 lbs+), bend, and perform tasks throughout a shift.
• Pay close attention to details, good communication skills, time management, and ability to follow recipes/instructions.
• Reliable, good customer service, and a team player.
• Should have knowledge of proper kitchen equipment use and be able to read and write.
• Food Safety/Sanitation (HACCP) knowledge.
• Food service experience is a plus.