General Kitchen Assistant - Full Time - Health Services

Martha & Mary in Poulsbo, WA is seeking a Full Time General Kitchen Assistant to join our awesome team!

Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

General Description

This is a comprehensive position that will assist in multiple areas of the dietary department, including food preparation and food serving. This position is accountable to Executive Chef and works most closely with the following internal staff to effectively meet customer needs: Charge Nurses, NACs, Lead Housekeeper, and other Dietary staff. The Main External Customer Contact will include: Residents and their family & friends, Volunteers, and Food Vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific-

• Prepare cold food preparation & dessert for menu items; prepare, set up and breakdown catering, interact with residents taking orders on “Request Menu”
• Prepares and cooks regular and specialized meals for residents and employees of institution.
• Assist Chef with food ordering and putting away of food and supply deliveries.
• Cooks food in quantities according to the menu and number of persons to be served.
• Required to serve meals and direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Prepare various foods in accordance with menu created by the chef and dietitians, for each meal of the day.
• Wash, peel, cut and seed vegetables and fruit.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry and seafood.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients for recipe.
• Prepare and label salads, fresh fruit trays, desserts, lunch items according to menu, and other side dishes.
• Prepare items according to dinner menu and next day’s menu (soup, baking, etc.).
• Operate kitchen equipment in preparation for meals.
• Required to clean work areas and floors and cover, label, date and store unused foods.
• Required to use institutional size cookware.
• Required to record information accurately on the appropriate logs.
• Must be able to work at an appropriate pace to ensure the food is ready for each meal of the day.
• May be required to assist with ordering supplies.
• Work with a variety of food types daily such as meat, fruits, vegetables, canned foods, breads, pastas, etc.

• Check catering lists, orientation, comfort carts, and birthday meals for food items/meals required for the shift.
• Deep clean and sanitize station at end of shift, including washing all pots and knives used.
• Operate an industrial size dishwasher.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen work areas and keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash food preparation work tables, walls, refrigerators, and refrigerated walk-ins storage.
• Remove garbage from kitchen area and clean garbage containers.
• Assist in food/meal delivery and tray retrieval.
• Prepare and deliver coffee, hot water and infused water carts
• Ensure liquids are thickened appropriately and served at proper temperature.
• Prepare trays for residents and ensure their accuracy in terms of diet and thickness of liquid.
• Set up stations with entrees, soups, salads, breads, condiments, and other food products and utensils.
• Provides general stocking duties in service area and beverage areas.
• Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables and breaks down stations at end of meal periods.
• Interacts with residents in serving and dining areas.
• Any other duties as assigned

Schedule : 40 hours per week **AM and PM, weekend availability required**

Wage :

The pay scale for this position is from $17.75/hr. up to $21.27/hr. depending on relatable experience as determined by the supervisor and HR.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits:

Martha & Mary offers fair wages, competitive benefits and supportive work environments, where we become friends and family. We invite you to apply and become a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers. The following benefits/compensation are offered at Martha & Mary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at varying rates depending on length of employment. Accrual rates begin at 5.32 hours per month based on a 40-hour workweek. These accruals include the required sick leave per Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave Law
• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive benefit package after 60 days to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is available immediately upon hire
• 5 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance and Counseling for life’s challenges outside of the workplace
• Cell phone, Health Club and Auto service discounts
• And much more

Martha & Mary employee benefits and wages offered are reviewed annually and are intended to be fair, beneficial and competitive in today’s market whether just entering our workforce or nearing retirement. Benefit offerings are based on employment status. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.

Martha & Mary is an equal opportunity employer.