Organization Summary:
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida are a congregation of Catholic women living the consecrated life as vowed religious serving the needs of the dear neighbor in Florida. With their Motherhouse in St. Augustine, Florida, the Sisters of St. Joseph are women who, seized by God’s love, work in collaboration with others to bring union and reconciliation to our world, “..that all may be one..” (John 17:21). They strive to live lives of Gospel values through a variety of ministries of service and through the witness of living together in prayer-centered communities. They have served continuously in Florida since 1866.
Position Summary:
The Dining Room Assistant is responsible to setup and take down serving area during meals as well as for some food preparation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Setup and take down food to the specifications defined by the Executive Chef. Additionally, the Dining Room Assistant shall:
- Prepare “specials” if meal cannot be eaten by someone.
- Prepare trays for those Sisters who may need to eat in their rooms.
- Clean work area (including dining room steam table, sink, dishwasher,
- Countertops) after each meal.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floor daily.
- Perform week cleaning assignments in the dining room, kitchen and pantry.
- Launder kitchen towels on a regular basis.
- Advise Executive Chef of any needed repairs, equipment or supplies.
- Complete weekly pantry and refrigerator inventory.
- Any other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.
Core Competencies:
- Must have the ability to clearly identify developing problems using initiative and independent judgement to make recommendations and/or take immediate corrective action.
- Must possess knife handling skills.
- Familiar with proper safety and sanitation skills.
- Must be able to follow recipe.
- Understanding of how a kitchen operates
- Possess multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to communicate with all individuals within the organization - in a manner, which illustrates sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
- Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines as required.
- Must possess a team-player mentality with focus on collaboration skills.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Job Specifications:
- Years of Experience: At least 5 years within industry.
- Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test.
- Able to work nights weekend and some holidays.
- Experience with food preparation.
- Experience with kitchen maintenance and cleaning
- Experience maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies
- Experience with menu planning.
- Must work well and integrate seamlessly into a team.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, and taste or smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Team Environment:
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Job Duties:
- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
- Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
Additional Duties:
Job Setting:
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- relevant: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
