Kitchen Assistant

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE") in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente.

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.

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Role Scope:

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant accountable for assisting in the provision of safe, therapeutic nutrition services at the Habitat Health day centers. The Kitchen Assistant receives vendor-prepped food, prepares it for participant meal service, verifies the temperatures of cooling and warming equipment are recorded as directed, and ensures that the kitchen area remains clean and sanitary at all times.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.

• Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.

• Exhibit and honor Habitat's values.

• Assist the Registered Dietitian in provision of safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet the diverse needs of Habitat Health participants.

• Maintain acceptable storage standards of vendor-prepared food prior to meal service.

• Measure and record food temperature on delivery and at regular intervals prior to serving, assuring that food remains safe and within the ranges indicated in Habitat Health policies & procedures.

• Prepare and plate food for meal service, following instructions on participants' dietary cards for specific diets, preferences, and special needs.

• Label and date all perishable food in Habitat Health refrigerators and freezers, including any pre-packaged meals for home delivery, making sure all food is fresh and safe for consumption.

• Record inventory on dishes, silverware, food supplies, and cleaning supplies, and place orders for replacements as needed.

• Performs related duties as assigned by Kitchen Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency

• CA Servsafe and Food Handlers Certification

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food service or preparation

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Proof of valid CA driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic nutrition for a geriatric population

• Bilingual:
  Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

• A state issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Location:

• Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Compensation:

We take into account an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $22.00 -$24.00 and is bonus eligible. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

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