Kitchen Assistant at The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

The Kitchen Assistant (KNA) at Claiborne Senior Living LLC is responsible for supporting and assisting the kitchen and dining room staff in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and providing high-quality meals for our senior residents. This is a full-time hourly position in the healthcare/medical industry located in Gulfport Mississippi. The KNA will report directly to the Head Chef.Benefits for all employees include:Double time on major holidaysfree employee mealsup to 1000K employee referral bonus with no limit on how many you can referinstant access to your pay in between paychecksBenefits for full-time employees include:Medical dental and visionup to 3 weeks PTO in first yearEmployer paid life insuranceEmployee assistance programLT & ST disability insuranceCritical Illness insuranceAccident insuranceResponsibilities:- Assist in meal preparation and cooking following all recipes and guidelines provided by the Head Chef- Prepare and serve meals for residents ensuring that all dietary restrictions and preferences are accommodated- Keep track of inventory and supplies alerting the Head Chef when items need to be restocked- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen including washing dishes cleaning equipment and surfaces and disposing of waste properly- Assist in setting up and breaking down tables chairs and other equipment in the dining room- Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations including proper storage and handling of food products- Communicate effectively with the kitchen and dining room staff to ensure timely and efficient meal service- Attend regular training and team meetings to stay updated on policies procedures and menusRequirements:- High school diploma or equivalent- Prior experience in a kitchen or food service setting preferred but not required- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations- Excellent communication and teamwork skills- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screeningEEOC Statement:Claiborne Senior Living LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex gender identity sexual orientation veteran status or disability. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees. Key Skills Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Hospitality Experience,Basic Math,Food Safety Experience,Retail Sales,Cooking,Sanitation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1