Culinary Assistant

WestCare Foundation is seeking a skilled Culinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in institutional food service and be able to work collaboratively with others in a pleasant and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules.
• Record client/staff meal census.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed.
• Receive and store all deliveries properly.
• Assure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards.
• Label, date, and store all left-overs in accordance with safe food handling requirements.
• Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling.
• Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some possible evenings and weekends.
• Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.

Requirements:

• Per West Virginia state regulations, must be at least 21 years of age.
• One year experience in institutional food service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to follow directives, complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen Setting
• Extreme changes in temperature possible
• Extensive lifting of 20+ pounds