Kitchen Aide, Older Adults

Position Title

Kitchen Aide, Older Adults

Program

Older Adult Centers

FLSA-Classification

Non-exempt

Salary Range

$16.50/h

Reports to

Cook, Program Director or (Coordinator in Directors absence) 

Site/Location

Melrose Senior Center, Paterson Senior Center, Borinquen Senior Center

Date

Immediate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program meets the needs of older adults by providing a variety of social, protective and supportive services in a non-medical care setting. The program improves the quality of life for seniors in the community by offering opportunities for personal achievement, social engagement and community participation.

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program includes nutrition education, a congregate meal program, counseling, educational activities, transportation assistance and benefits assistance. Recreational activities that address the cultural diversity, health and safety of seniors are also incorporated into the program, such as bingo, dominoes, monthly trips, special events, arts and crafts, health screenings, walking club, computer club, Facebook club and birthday parties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Set up steam table, serving counter, and serve all meals during mealtime.
• Wash/clean all utensils and appliances after meal service.
• Maintain daily Food Catering Log, and food temperature.
• Maintain good sanitary habits.
• Store all disposables and document all inventory
• Substitute for Kitchen Aide at other satellite when needed
• Reports to the Cook/Assistant Cook

Other Duties                                                                                         

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.