Kitchen Aide / Stella Maris Convent, Far Rockaway

Mission Statement :

Empowered by God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into union with God and one another.

POSITION SUMMARY :   The Kitchen Aide assists the Cook with food preparation, and with maintaining a clean and sanitary area of food service. They are a collaborative team member in the day-to-day maintenance of the kitchen and preparation of the food for the Sisters. Part-time position 8a-4pm weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience with preparing group meals preferred.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to be able to bend, stoop and twist.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Well-groomed and appropriately dressed.

Good common sense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but is not limited to) :

Know and carry out the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph - to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.

Assist Cook with preparation of up to 3 meals a day, and as needed.

Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, equipment and food preparation areas.

Keeps the kitchen area clean and organized and disposes of trash.

Receives and stores food and kitchen supplies to their proper storage areas.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cook, Convent Administrator and / or designee.

ESSENTIAL ROLE CHARACTERISTICS :

Understanding of and commitment to the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Exhibits strong leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and self-direction. Foresight, sound judgment, and adaptability must be demonstrated.

Able to communicate effectively across all levels of staff, management, volunteers, and guests.

Requires a mindset that is mission minded when executing tasks including commitment to principles.

Know and carry out the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph - to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.

Carries out all interactions in a manner that is reflective of the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph. This includes respect for the dignity of each person.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This job operates in a living with assistance. This role will routinely be exposed to sharp objects, heat and or refrigeration. This role routinely uses various equipment including but not limited to :

Equipment : knives or other sharp utensils, scissors, can opener, oven, refrigerator, blender.

Supplies : cans, large containers, large / heavy bags, cutlery and utensils, cleaning fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly uses hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel or operate objects or equipment, and reach with hands and arms. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move utilize tools, bend, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or otherwise move objects. This position involves standing, kneeling, and bending most of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision acuity to perform activities within arm's reach and to adjust focus.