Grass Valley - Residential Kitchen Assistant
Consider a career at Granite Wellness Centers! Apply now and make a difference in your community by helping support the success of our clients. We are a local non-profit focused on providing wellness services in Nevada and Placer Counties, offering a competitive benefits package to qualifying employees which includes:
Employer paid health plan
401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Vacation (accrues after first 90 days of employment, up to 80 hours annually)
15 Paid Holidays
Wellness focused workplace
If you enjoy helping others and want to work with great people, we are looking for a motivated, positive individual who is ready for their next adventure.
Summary
Assists in the daily kitchen operations by preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and supporting the Kitchen Supervisor in food safety tasks. Ensures all kitchen duties are performed in compliance with health and safety standards. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, based on program needs.
Qualifications:
- Requires current Serv Safe Certification (Food handler certificate)
- Good personal hygiene and well-kept appearance
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- If a recovering person, a minimum of one year of continuous sobriety and active participation in a program of recovery
- Bilingual candidate, preferred
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and serving of food according to the menu and portion control
- Keep the work area and kitchen clean, including cleaning dishes and utensils
- Check the menu to ensure proper thawing of ingredients
- Unload, stock, and date weekly food deliveries
- Prepare beverages for the facility as needed
- Assist with inventory tracking and food ordering
- Log refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher temperatures as required
- Assist with general kitchen duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Ability to accurately measure food ingredients and portions
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen equipment
- Ability to work cooperatively with other departments
- Ability to follow food safety guidelines and menu instructions
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation time
- Sick pay
- 15 annual holidays, including 2 floating Wellness Days