Kitchen Helper Job Description Sample

Description: Under close supervision, performs variety of tasks to ensure proper set up and delivery of meals, snacks and supplies for patient food, guest meals, cafeteria, and catering.

Cleans and sanitizes dishware, equipment and work area. Maintains food service areas to ensure a clean and orderly manner.

Essential Responsibilities:

Follows proper food handling, sanitation and safety procedures.

Assembles patient/guest meal trays and/or snacks and nourishment.Loads trays in carts. Delivers meals to patients following established procedures and customer service guidelines and returns soiled dishware, assisting in the dish room as needed.

Inventories and prepares food items for display in the cafeteria. Serves customer.

Restocks with utensils, food and beverages. Cleans serving and dining areas as assigned.

Maintains supplies and rotates floor stock with items in an orderly manner, completing all necessary documentation.

Prepares, assembles, and dispenses food and supplies for catered events.

Collects, scrapes, washes, cleans, dries, stacks and stores trays, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, bowls and cooking equipment by hand or machine.

Assists with cleaning/sanitizing, following proper sanitation guidelines/procedures, for the following areas/items: kitchen, dispensing, storage or dining equipment, tables, racks, freezers, carts and cupboards. Disposes of waste, garbage or other litter.

Assists with receiving deliveries and stocking food/items.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Six (6) months of food service experience within past two (2) years AND/OR completed post high school nutrition related course within past two (2) years.

Education

High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

N/A

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, customer service, teamwork, oral and written communication, and ability to operate standard foodservice kitchen appliances.

Effectively communication with co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.

Orienting team members, giving and receiving instructions.

Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing, accuracy), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Food service experience in health care environment preferred. Primary Location:

Hawaii,Wailuku,Memorial - Helipad Building 221 Mahalani St. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule:

Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

Non-Union, Non-Exempt Job Level: Entry Level Job Category: Nutrition / Food Services Department:

Nutritional Svcs-I/P Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Description: Under close supervision, performs variety of tasks to ensure proper set up and delivery of meals, snacks and supplies for patient food, guest meals, cafeteria, and catering.

Cleans and sanitizes dishware, equipment and work area. Maintains food service areas to ensure a clean and orderly manner.

Essential Responsibilities:

Follows proper food handling, sanitation and safety procedures.

Assembles patient/guest meal trays and/or snacks and nourishment.Loads trays in carts. Delivers meals to patients following established procedures and customer service guidelines and returns soiled dishware, assisting in the dish room as needed.

Inventories and prepares food items for display in the cafeteria. Serves customer.

Restocks with utensils, food and beverages. Cleans serving and dining areas as assigned.

Maintains supplies and rotates floor stock with items in an orderly manner, completing all necessary documentation.

Prepares, assembles, and dispenses food and supplies for catered events.

Collects, scrapes, washes, cleans, dries, stacks and stores trays, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, bowls and cooking equipment by hand or machine.

Assists with cleaning/sanitizing, following proper sanitation guidelines/procedures, for the following areas/items: kitchen, dispensing, storage or dining equipment, tables, racks, freezers, carts and cupboards. Disposes of waste, garbage or other litter.

Assists with receiving deliveries and stocking food/items.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Six (6) months of food service experience within past two (2) years AND/OR completed post high school nutrition related course within past two (2) years.

Education

High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

N/A

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, customer service, teamwork, oral and written communication, and ability to operate standard foodservice kitchen appliances.

Effectively communication with co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.

Orienting team members, giving and receiving instructions.

Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing, accuracy), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Food service experience in health care environment preferred.

Primary Location: Hawaii,Kula,Kula Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift:

Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End:

Varies Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status:

Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: Non-Union, Non-Exempt Job Level: Entry Level Job Category:

Nutrition / Food Services Department: Nutritional Svcs-I/P Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146

POSITION:

MIDDLE SCHOOL CASHIER/PART-TIME KITCHEN HELPER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma

• Able to follow directions

• Able to follow FIFO method

• Basic Computer/Cash Register Skills

• Good Mathematical Skills

• Able to work effectively in large group situations

• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES:

CASHIER/PART-TIME KITCHEN HELPER

Duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and/or Director of Food Services

Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and/or The Director of Food Service

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Assistant Director and Director of Food Service

WORK SCHEDULE:

Cashier/Part-Time Kitchen Helper

Monday - Friday 9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (minus 15 minute unpaid break)

• Minimum of four (4) hours per day, five (5) days a week during the regular school calendar

SALARY:

According to AFSCME, Local 849, Master Agreement Salary Schedule

Jennifer Borg

Director of Staff & Student Services

Director of Staff and Student Services We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

The Director of Staff and Student Services
1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
313-389-0200 ext. 20305

Position Specific Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

Recruitment Number 18-015AN, Kitchen Helper (DL) (Lifting/Carrying), Temporary, BC-02, Honolulu/Kapolei,* O'ahu.

• Note: This recruitment will be used to fill temporary, full-time positions.

Salary rate effective 6/01/2018.

Hours of Work: These positions require applicants to work beyond regularly scheduled work hours on short notice to assist with the preparation of meals for a 24 hour/7 day secure detention facility; this may require work beyond 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a work week including evenings, days off and holidays.

Testing Information: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be required to pass an Attitudinal Test to be eligible for employment consideration.

Summary of Duties:These positions are responsible for transporting meals and/or food items between Home Maluhia in Honolulu and Hale Ho'omalu Juvenile Detention Facility in Kapolei on a daily basis.

• This requires reporting to Home Maluhia in Honolulu to obtain the State van, and making a minimum of two (2) round trips between Honolulu and Kapolei before returning the van to Home Maluhia at the end of the shift.

Also, these positions are responsible for assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of various foods and desserts and keeping the Kapolei kitchen clean during any assigned shift; and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Experience and Training: None.

Lifting/Carrying: Applicants must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

Driver's License: A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement (28 CFR 115.117 and 115.317): These positions have contact with detainees in a juvenile facility or lockup. In accordance with the Federal PREA Law, the State of Hawai'i shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents/detainees in a juvenile facility or lockup who:

a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution;

b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;

c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or

d. Has been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

• One (1) year of experience preferred.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for duration of shift.

• Must be knowledgeable about proper chemicals and techniques used in the course of job duties.

• Must be able to maneuver up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Supervise kitchen helpers in all phases of job duties, including: cleaning dishes, pots, pans, kitchen surfaces, and equipment, sweeping and cleaning floors, trash removal, and related activities. Monitor kitchen areas and ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation standards. Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Train and coach kitchen helpers.

Job Functions

• Train, coach, and provide supervision for kitchen helpers in all phases of job duties; cleaning and sanitation of dishes, silverware and glassware, pots and pans, and all kitchen areas and equipment.

• Monitor cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, pots, pans, and dishware to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

• Coordinate staff breaks.

• Maintain and replenish inventory of chemicals and other cleaning supplies.

Description: The Kitchen Helper assists the Cooks in serving school lunches and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen area.

Job Summary:
1.Serve school lunches according to established standard proportions in a nutritious and timely manner.
2.Cleans counters, dishes, stoves, equipment, and other kitchen and lunchroom areas so that kitchen is clean and prepared for the next day.
3.Washes trays, dishes, and cooking pans so that utensils, serving trays, and dishes are ready for the next day.
4.Acts as cashier.
5.May assist with grocery delivery/stocking.
6.Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1.High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
2.Demonstrated knowledge of proper method of serving food, care and use of kitchen appliances, and proper sanitation methods and procedures.
3.Ability to work with others.
4.Ability to maintain good public relations with student and staff.
5.General math/cashier skills in order to cashier or measure food.
6.Regularly able to lift heavy objects in excess of forty (40) pounds.
7.No allergies to kitchen and cleaning chemicals.
8.Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays.
9.Entry level position, no experience required.

Application Procedure:

Apply online

JAMBO!

It all began with a ROAR over 100 years ago!

San Diego Zoo Global is a conservation organization dedicated to the science of saving endangered species worldwide. San Diego Zoo Global operates three world-class facilities: the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Our organization's vision - we will lead the fight against extinction.

Help us to make a difference for wildlife and begin your adventure with a career at the San Diego Zoo Institute For Conservation Research. Join the dedicated crew who are passionate about what they do and strive to End Extinction! Share your knowledge, skills and commitment for conservation and saving species and be a part of the ROAR with San Diego Zoo Global!

Are you ready to put your Passion for Wildlife to Work?

Location

• San Diego Zoo Institute For Conservation Research

Duration

• Year round position

Positions available

• 1

Attire while on adventure

• The Society has a very conservative grooming policy. Tattoos may not be visible or must be appropriately covered while on duty. Jewelry may be worn if it does not detract from a well-groomed look or create a safety hazard. No facial or tongue piercing.

Amenities

• Located 30 miles North of the San Diego Zoo and just south of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, California, this adventure offers ZOO Perks which include discounts on food/premium products, free and discounted admission to local attractions, and accrual of vacation and sick time (exception for some grants and Summer Fellowships). The San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is the largest zoo-based multi-disciplinary research effort in the world. Based at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Conservation Research adjacent to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, more than 200 dedicated scientists carry out research vital to the conservation of animals, plants, and habitats, locally and internationally.

(Union Position) Starting hourly wage: $20.14

Requirements include:

Interested applicants must be available primarily Monday through Friday, 6:00am

• 2:30 p.m. HOWEVER, weekends, nights and emergency work may be required.

Scheduled hours per week will be approximately 40 hours. Qualifications for this position include general knowledge of trees, shrubs, CA native plants, bedding plant material and their growth principles, horticultural soil conditions and preparations, methods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticides, irrigation repair, working knowledge of tree removal, maintenance practices and work safety practices. At least 2 years of experience is preferred. Must be a team player and have excellent communication skills. Additional qualifications for this position include experience with genie boom lifts, forklifts, loaders, dump truck, and tractors. The ability to use walk behind gas powered equipment , ability to monitor sounds and two-way radio traffic, the ability to operate equipment (i.e. heavy duty trucks ) as well as utility and passenger carts. Working conditions for this position include exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, allergens and equipment noise/vibration. Must have the ability to move moderate to heavy objects; ability to work from elevated positions; ability to move about on uneven terrain; and ability to work in confined or cramped positions. Ability to perform other duties as required. Valid CA driver license required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

(Posted 8/15/18)

One of the essential functions of this position is the ability to drive a SDZ Global vehicle. If you are offered employment in this position, you will be asked to authorize SDZ Global to access your current driving report through the DMV's Employer Pull Notice Program. Your hiring for this position will be contingent on SDZ Global receiving an acceptable driving report from you. In addition, your continued employment in the position will depend on you maintaining an acceptable driving record. You may obtain a list of conditions that disqualify a person from driving an SDZ Global vehicle from a Human Resources Representative .

Deadline to submit your application: WEDNESDAY, August 22, 2018

San Diego Zoo Global is a smoke-free workplace

THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER

Job Requirements:

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Horticulturist performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that reflects San Diego Zoo Global's mission and vision of connecting people to wildlife, conservation and pursues green/conservation practices when feasible. The Horticulturist under direction, performs routine horticultural, grounds maintenance, and tree related work of assigned area; develops new area when necessary. This position reports to the Associate Director of Operations at the Institute for Conservation Research.

This class is distinguished from the next higher class, Senior Horticulturist, in that the Senior Horticulturist works under minimal supervision and its duties require more horticultural skills and knowledge. The Horticulturist class would normally be assigned the more routine gardening tasks and performs a wide range of standard duties under general supervision at the Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Removes weeds and applies mulch in planters

• Mows, edges, irrigates and fertilizes lawns

• Fertilizes and cultivates plantings including shrubs and trees

• Prepares new areas for planting

• Plants transplants and nurtures seedlings and other new plantings

• Collects seeds

• Prunes and shrubbery and trees

• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs irrigation systems from the valve to the irrigation head

• Manually waters (using hose , water truck or other method as applicable) areas where no automated irrigation system exists

• Program automated irrigation controllers, calculating then ensuring the correct amount of water is applied depending on plants in the area

• Rakes, sweeps and generally maintains an appealing appearance to grounds

• Controls pests

• Answers questions from the public

• Adheres to all organization and department policies and practices

• Practices the GRRREAT Customer Service Standards

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Operate power machinery as required, such as mower, edger and watering truck

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed above. Some priorcommercial gardening experience desired; valid California driver license required.

Knowledge of:

• A variety of plants, plant materials and growth principles

• Horticultural soil conditions and preparations

• Methods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticides

• Working knowledge of tree maintenance practices

• Proper watering techniques

• Work safety practices

• Layout of the Zoo/Safari Park

• Effective customer relations skills

Ability to:

• Perform duties listed above

• Operate power machinery as required, such as mower, edger and watering truck

• Comprehend and follow instructions effectively, both written and verbal

• Communicate and work effectively with others

• Work in a team environment and motivate others

• Fill out forms accurately e.g. time sheets

• Deal tactfully and courteously with others

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work outdoors; exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, and allergens; work in temperatures above 100 degrees in the summer months at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park; equipment noise/vibration; possible exposure to poisonous insects and wild animals; exposure to fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position has been identified as one requiring at least occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds; frequent walking and move about on uneven terrain, including steep slopes; work in confined or cramped positions.

ALL NEW HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO PASS A DRUG SCREEN.

SOME EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING PRE-PLACEMENT TESTING.

• One (1) year of experience preferred.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for duration of shift.

• Must be knowledgeable about proper chemicals and techniques used in the course of job duties.

• Must be able to maneuver up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Supervise kitchen helpers in all phases of job duties, including: cleaning dishes, pots, pans, kitchen surfaces, and equipment, sweeping and cleaning floors, trash removal, and related activities. Monitor kitchen areas and ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation standards. Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Train and coach kitchen helpers.

Job Functions

• Train, coach, and provide supervision for kitchen helpers in all phases of job duties; cleaning and sanitation of dishes, silverware and glassware, pots and pans, and all kitchen areas and equipment.

• Monitor cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, pots, pans, and dishware to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

• Coordinate staff breaks.

• Maintain and replenish inventory of chemicals and other cleaning supplies.

It is the primary responsibility of the Pantry Helper to perform basic food preparation and operate a specific station with others or individually. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures.

• Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.

• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.

• Maintains solid knowledge of all food products.

• Able to identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.

• Regularly runs for food and restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.

• Properly labels and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.

• Read, measure and execute recipes.

• Assists Pantry Workers, Cooks, Master Cooks and Chefs as needed in execution of service.

• Working as a team, assisting all guests' and employees' needs and inquiries.

• Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.

• Able to apply basic knife skills required for preparation.

• Effectively communicating with management, chefs and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.

• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department.

• Performs all other job related duties as requested.

Required:

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Have interpersonal skill to deal effectively with all business contacts.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• At least 6 months of previous experience in basic food preparation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.