Kitchen Assistant - Briscoe Program
Kitchen Assistant - Briscoe Program
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Job Description
Kitchen AssistantBriscoe
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of carefor people in Louisiana encompassing primary care behavioral health andsubstance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!
JobSummary
Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. is seeking a fulltime KitchenAssistant. The candidate mustbe able to work mornings evenings overnight and holidays as needed. The Kitchen Assistant position is designed toassist in all activities related to culinary operations at the agency. Thisposition assists with all daily activities as they relate to the kitchenproduct purchasing food preparation food and kitchen supply delivery kitchenstorage kitchen cleanliness/maintenance and food service. This positionassists the Kitchen Manager and Nutritionist with menu planning andimplementation.
Responsibilitiesand Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Kitchen Assistant to:
assist with all kitchen related activities;
assist in preparation and cooking of food;
assist in the delivery of all food and kitchen supplies;
assist and oversee clients assigned to work in the kitchen;
direct cleaning of kitchen and food storage area;
facilitate all client education sessions to ensure weekly trainingand skill development;
ensure that all clients and staff are compliant with all safetypractices related to the kitchen and kitchen equipment;
conduct and document weekly inventory using agency inventorycontrol;
ensure that all food and supplies are properly labeled andorganized by date for timely use;
add additional inventory as requested by Program Manager ordesignee;
assist with invoices and requisitions related to food kitchensupplies and equipment purchasing;
coordinate with Program Managers to ensure all food and suppliesare within the guidelines of approved agency program menus. Deviations fromapproved menus must be documented and approved in advance of ordering by theChief Operations Officer;
- ensure that kitchen and food storage areas are thoroughly clean and properly maintained and on a daily basis;
- report all maintenance issues immediately to the Senior Program Manager or designee;
- be present for all deliveries in the absence of Kitchen Management and coordinate with the Senior Program Manager to develop a plan to cover deliveries. All deliveries must be accepted and signed by an agency staff member;
- receive and forward verbal and written feedback to clinical medical and other Residential staff as required regarding client activity and behavior;
- complete all incident reports as directed by the Executive Chef Kitchen Manager or designee prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by the Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure;
- assist with filing as requested by the Senior Program Manager;
assist with other program functions as requested by Senior ProgramManager;
- perform other duties as required.
Qualificationsand Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications include thefollowing:
- Knowledge of food ordering and inventory practices
- Proficient in MS Office
- Current Valid Louisiana Drivers License
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications includethe following:
Functioning personal vehicle
6 months experience with substance abuse treatment
Hospital/Healthcare experience
Cleaning experience
Compensationand Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includesinsurance (health dental vision life longterm and shortterm disability)leave benefits and 401k match.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to .
Employment Type
Hourly
