Kitchen Assistant - Niles, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

New Day Recovery is a premier treatment center in Niles, Ohio, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for our inpatient facility. At New Day Recovery, we believe that the first impression is crucial, and our clients often notice the cleanliness of our facilities wand the enticing aroma of our delicious food. Our kitchen and support staff play a vital role in our clients' success by preparing nutritious and appetizing meals that help ease withdrawal symptoms and bring joy without the use of drugs or alcohol.

We would love to talk to you and hope you will apply! This is a full-time position, working five days a week with hours varying from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please note that this role requires working on holidays and weekends, as we are open 365 days a year.

Benefits Include:

• 80% company-paid medical insurance for the employee and all dependents, effective the first of the month following your start date
• Optional dental and vision plans at reduced rates
• Optional Short Term Disability offered
• 100% company-paid life insurance plan of $25,000
• Supplemental Life available for yourself and dependents
• 401(k) with above-average matching after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon the first day of work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in food inventory and control to assure health and safety standards associated with food preparation and serving
• Assist with the preparation of meals and snacks in accordance with recipes
• Serve meals and prepare snacks as required
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, dining, beverage, food service areas, and dining areas
• Maintain kitchen, dietary, and service areas in an uncluttered, safe manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED equivalent and 18 years of age
• Previous work experience in food service preferable
• Physical abilities to perform repetitive motions such as bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting of objects up to 25 lbs.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively function as a New Day Recovery team member and relate with empathy and sensitivity to staff, clients, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient manner
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions as well as work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized within the kitchen department
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, and clients to maintain a customer-oriented environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position
• Visual acuity to see details of objects
• Manual dexterity to grasp, move, or manipulate instruments or objects
• Utilize muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Physical capacity to push, pull, stand, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out for varying degrees of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor environment
• Frequent interaction and contact with others
• Potential exposure to household cleaners
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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