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Exeter, RI 
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Posted 12 days ago
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Description

Job Type

Full-time,

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am-5pm.

Exeter, RI


Description:

We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Staff member for a Substance Use Treatment Facility in a home environment. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, sick time, and a 401K with a company match.


This position is responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.


Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter. Strong leadership skills. Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills. Work well in a fast-paced setting. Must be able to:- communicate clearly and effectively.- reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. - work in a standing position for long periods of time. - perform other related duties as assigned.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

* Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.

* Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.

* Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

* Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.

* Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.

* Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer

* Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies

* Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

* Labels all food items with an expiration date and an open date

* Ensures no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.

* Grocery shopping

* Create a desirable work environment


Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

* Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety

* Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.

* Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.

* Able to make food accommodations as necessary

* Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

* Able to monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed

* Able to effectively shop for grocery items

* Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.

* Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Able to work independently.

* Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.

* Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.

* Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.


Zinnia Health's leadership is committed to equal employment opportunities and our diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants at all levels will receive consideration of employment based on valid job requirements 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, or any other protected status. All of our personnel actions are administered using the same principles.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have: (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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