Kitchen Aide

Westwood Place

Position Description

Position Title: Food Service Worker

Department: Food Service

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing food service to the residents of Westwood Place in a positive and friendly manner. Services may include – related services, set-up and clean up of dining room, food preparation, serving food, and dishwashing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education/GED or previous work experience.
• Experience in working with older adults.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Kitchen Helper

• Utilize food preparation tools and equipment, as directed by the cook
• Able to complete simple food preparation
• Able to use portion control when serving food
• Able to assemble, dish and plate food according to the scheduled menu
• Help to minimize waste and excess food
• Maintain high quality food standards

Safe Food Handling

• Practice strict personal hygiene including proper hand washing techniques
• Utilize gloves when handling cold and ready to eat foods
• Monitor time and temperature of foods
• Hold hot foods at 1400F or above and cold foods at 410F or below
• Avoid cross-contamination
• Store and label foods properly

Dining Room Attendant

• Be familiar with weekly menu
• Wash and sanitize tables
• Know basic place settings when setting a table
• Set tables with place settings and condiments
• Replenish condiments as needed
• Prepare beverages and serve per resident request
• Set up bussing station in a convenient, yet out of the way location
• Transport food and supplies to other areas of the building as needed
• Meet time schedule of meal service
• Perform plate service for meal delivery
• Follow service etiquette
• Be sensitive to and meet the needs of the residents, following through with their requests
• Clear tables between courses and at the end of the meal service

Dishwashing

• Operate dishwasher according to directions
• Scrape, rinse, rack, wash, air dry and put dishware and kitchenware away
• Keep an inventory of dishwashing supplies

Cleaning

• Clean and sanitize work areas, including dining room tables
• Recycle cans and plastic in appropriate areas
• Assist with cleaning of dining room and kitchen
• Dispose of trash in proper place
• Clean and maintain dining room appliances and dining room area

Other duties as assigned

• Support the mission and values of Westwood Place

Work Environment:
General Strength Moderate Work Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
Use this scale to rate frequency of occurrence for each variable in tables below.

N = Never Not part of job requirements

S = Seldom Not daily, but included 1-3 times per week

O = Occasional Done intermittently throughout the day or week, but not more than 33% of the day or week.

F = Frequent Done at longer intervals throughout the day or week, 34%-66 % of the day or week.

C = Continuous Done without interruption throughout the day or week, 66%-100% of the day or week.

Physical Factors

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Standing

• Walking

a. on uneven ground

• Sitting

• Pushing Force
• Pulling Force
• Lifting (heaviest weight)

a. from floor

b. from table

c. overhead

• Carrying
• Climbing

a. stairs

b. ladders

c. scaffolds

• Balancing

a. narrow surfaces

b. slippery surfaces

c. moving surfaces

• Stooping/bending

• Kneeling

• Crouching/squatting

• Twisting/turning

• Crawling

• Restraining

• Reaching

a. above shoulder

b. below shoulder

c. at shoulder

• Neck motions

a. static positions

b. flexion

c. extension

d. rotation

• Controls

Hand-Arm Foot-Leg

• Handling

a. simple grasping

b. firm grasping

c. pushing and pulling

One Hand Two Hands

One Hand Two Hands

One Hand Two Hands

• Fingering

a. fine manipulation

b. writing

c. keying/typing

• Driving a vehicle

• Other physical demands (describe)

Sensory Factors

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Feeling/touching

• Talking

• Hearing

• Tasting/smelling

• Seeing

a. near vision (reading)

b. near vision (20 inches or less)

c. far vision (20 feet or more)

• Other (specify)

Environmental Conditions

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Work setting

a. inside

b. outside

• Extreme cold

• Extreme heat

• Wet and/or humid

• Exposure to blood

• Exposure to body fluids

• Exposure to infectious disease

• Loud noises

• Vibrations

• Atmospheric conditions

a. fumes/odors

b. poor ventilation

c. grease/oil

d. dust

e. gases

f. other      

• Moving mechanical parts

• Radiation

• Caustic chemicals (describe/list)

a.      

b.      

c.      

• Latex products

• Wearing respirator

• Exposure to poisonous plant

• Exposure to insect/animal

• Other (describe below)

a.      

b.      

c.      

d.      

Mental Requirements

Do the essential job functions require the ability to do any of the following on a regular basis? Check the appropriate box for each item and describe as applicable.

Yes

No

Comments (provide description)

• Client/public contact indicate percent of time of the work week

• Reading describe level (e.g., technical, grade level of materials used, etc.)

• Writing written communications required

• Simple arithmetic problems

• Mathematics calculations requiring formulas

• Weighing and/or measuring precise and accurate

• Attentiveness duration maintaining constant alertness

• Attentiveness intensity concentration required for accuracy

• Short-term memory recall 2-3 days

• Long-term memory recall from past education or event

• Directing, controlling or planning activities of others

• Transferring knowledge to unique situations complex problem solving

• Influencing people in their opinions, attitudes and judgments

• Performing multiple tasks concurrently

• Showing capacity for self-expression feedback, teamwork

• Working alone or apart, in physical isolation, from others

• Attaining precise set limits, tolerances and standards

• Working under unusual time constraints or set productivity standards

• Shift work‑other than day hours or variable start times

• Ability to problem solve simple data gathering, selecting from known options

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This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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Food Service Worker

I _______________________________ have read the Food Service Worker job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.

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Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Signature Date

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watertown, MN 55388: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location