Kitchen aide job description

Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.

Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.

At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.

Performs a variety of routine duties in the kitchen area, scrubbing, cleaning and the like, to maintain a safe, sanitary environment in the dietary department.
Essential Job Functions
Washes dishes in dish machine and manually cleans, sanitizes pots and pans using established departmental policies and procedures.
Cleans all kitchen equipment following assigned cleaning routines using established departmental policies and procedures.
Delivers and picks up patient trays and coffees at assigned times.
Sets up employee cafeteria.
Collects trash and recyclable material at assigned intervals throughout the day. Follows established safety procedures for removal to, and operation of trash compactor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Formal Education and Job-Related Experience
* High school/GED
Certification
* n/a
License
* n/a
Education and Experience - Additional Comments
* Previous food service experience preferred.
Job Specific Contacts
* Contacts with Dietary Department employees, nursing, housekeeping, other hospital personnel, patients and families.
Physical Demands
* Subject to temperature change throughout the day.
Working Environment - Additional Comments
* Physical stamina for stooping, walking, standing, lifting and carrying food and equipment. Ability to read and write English in order to write out requisitions and read cleaning assignments, policies and procedures.
Job Provides Direction To
* None

THE POSITION:

Full time 6am-2pm Monday-Friday

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter has an opening for a cooks. This position plays a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to the residents of the organization in a clean and sanitary environment while embracing and upholding our mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare nutritious, well balanced and sufficient meals in a timely fashion and according to the posted menu.

Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident's special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.).

Take the necessary steps so that all food is prepared, served and stored under sanitary conditions.

Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.

Maintain a posted grocery list of items to be purchased and assist with picking up food donations, commodities, etc. as needed;

Sort, organize and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods

Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and counter tops clean and floors swept and mopped.

Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed.

Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, griddle, fryers, cabinets, pantries and storage areas clean, sanitary and organized and see that preventative maintenance is provided as needed for kitchen equipment in the warehouse and in the kitchen

Work with the Facility Manager and Food Services Manager to maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators and freezers.

Adhere to all shelter policies and procedures.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Professionalism

Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all resident information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.

Execute work tasks in a way that conforms to and supports the mission, vision, and values of NWACS as well as professional and ethical standards.

Establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals.

Attend and participate in mandatory trainings, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.

Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per agency procedures.

Recognize own strengths/limitations and seeks assistance from supervisors and case managers when needed.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

**Full-time and part-time associate benefits:**

· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

· Benefit plan package

· Employee Stock Purchase Program

· Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

· Associate Compassion Fund

· Associate Discounts

· Identity theft protection

· Pet savings and insurance plans

· Voluntary benefits available

**Full-time associate benefits:**

· Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.

· Paid Time Off

· Adoption Benefit

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

· Voluntary STD and LTD

**Responsibilities**

Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents' lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors' lives brighter every day.

**Qualifications**

What it takes to be a Server at Brookdale:

As a server, you will interact with senior residents and guests, take and deliver food orders in a timely manner following company standards, and ensure everyone is happy with their meal. Servers work with kitchen staff, assist with bussing and resetting tables, and restock inventory as needed

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

**Schedule: Regular Part-Time**