Abrar Admin

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>LOCATIONS
</div><div><b>Marshall, AR</b>
</div></div><div><div><div>POSITION TYPE</div>
<div><b>Part Time Hourly
</b></div></div><div><div>EMPLOYEE TYPE</div>
<div><b>Temporary
</b></div></div><div><div>WORK MODEL</div>
<div><b>On Site
</b></div></div><div><div>SALARY</div>
<div><b>$11.00 per hour</b></div>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2>
<div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></p>
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The KITCHEN ASSISTANT is directly supervised by the Food Service Manager and Center Director with general supervision from the DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES. Assists FOOD SERVICE MANAGER in preparation of meals; assists in setting up and serving meals; assists in packaging meals for delivery to the homebound; participates in cleaning; aids in maintaining all safety, health and fire prevention regulations; performs other duties as assigned.</p><p><br>
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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
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ASSISTS FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN PREPARATION OF MEALS: performs all duties necessary to prepare meals following menu plans and preparation instructions.<br>
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MAY OPERATE STANDARD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (as assigned): follows all safety guidelines concerning the proper operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, mixer, slicer, range, convection oven, food processor, dishwasher, etc.<br>
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ASSISTS IN SETTING UP AND SERVING MEALS: helps set up serving line and serves meals according to portion guidelines.<br>
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ASSISTS IN PACKAGING MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO THE HOMEBOUND: packages meals in proper containers to maintain necessary temperature control while making appearance of meal as pleasing as possible; makes sure complete menu is properly packaged in each meal container; assists VAN DRIVER in placing meals in insulated carrying container for delivery.<br>
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PARTICIPATES IN CLEANING: performs work necessary to properly clean kitchen, equipment, utensils, dishes, dining area, rest rooms, etc. as assigned.<br>
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AIDS IN MAINTAINING ALL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS.<br>
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<ul><li>PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.</li></ul></div><br>
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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS:</b></p>
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Knowledge of health, safety, and fire prevention standards<br>
Knowledge of basic principles of quantity food preparation<br>
Knowledge and ability to operate all food service equipment<br>
Knowledge of basic principles of portion control<br>
Knowledge of ingredient measurement<br>
Ability to follow menu plans<br>
Ability to follow recipes<br>
Ability to perform minimal heavy lifting and carrying</p><br>
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
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The formal education of Grammar school or higher; some experience in food preparation; ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.</p><br>
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
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Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing<br>
Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures<br>
Ability to handle stressful situations<br>
Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed<br>
Ability to make decisions and do problem solving<br>
Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern<br>
Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors<br>
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time<br>
Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely<br>
Ability to travel both short and long distances<br>
Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds<br>
Ability to work with minimal supervision<br>
Ability to work as a team member<br>
Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines</p><br>
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
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Must maintain current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.</p>
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</div><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Basic Qualifications</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Grammar school or higher</li>
<li>Minimum 3 months experience in food preparation</li>
<li>Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English</li>
<li>Clear criminal record status</li>
<li>Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures</li>
<li>Ability to stand, grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely</li>
<li>Ability to stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>Ability to travel both short and long distances</li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs</li>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2>
<div><p>28 hours per week.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time, Temp)

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Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time, Temp)