Kitchen Assistant

2 weeks ago


Knoxville, United States Open Arms Care Corporation Full time $15 - $17
Job DescriptionJob Description

Primary Objective:

The Kitchen Assistant assists in preparing therapeutic and modified meals for the clients of Open Arms Care (OAC). They are responsible for maintaining inventory, equipment and sanitary conditions within the kitchen.

Essential Functions & Scope:

  • Maintains proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
  • Responsible for order placement, order pick-up and order sorting
  • Delivers meals to homes and within the Enrichment Center
  • Interprets written recipes and follows written and/or verbal orders, requests and instructions.
  • Replenishes condiments and other items as needed.
  • Inventories and stocks refrigerator and freezers as needed.
  • Portions, weighs and garnishes food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
  • Monitors and records temperatures as necessary.
  • Assembles client meals to meet pick-up schedules.
  • Cleans and sanitizes kitchen.
  • Organizes, plans and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
  • Provides input to Kitchen Supervisor about items to purchase for homes and department.
  • Makes purchases at Walmart and Sam’s being mindful of the budget.
  • Delivers groceries and household items to homes on a weekly basis
  • Turns in purchase receipts to Business Admin Assistant on Fridays for processing.
  • Attends all required trainings/meetings and remains current on any applicable certifications.
  • Responsible for personal payroll tracking including but not limited to clocking in and out appropriately.
  • Adhere to diets as prescribed by Registered Dietician and physician for all clients
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

High school graduate and/or GED required.

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets and recent institutional cooking experience preferred.

Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Must have valid TN driver’s license.



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