Kitchen Assistant /Dishwasher - Austen Riggs Center - Stockbridge

The kitchen assistant/ dishwasher serves as a key member of our busy kitchen staff. This role will support the Dietary staff in providing buffet style and made-to-order meal services for our patients and staff, 7 days a week, 3 meals a day.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares items for made to order and buffet style meal service
• Stocks the buffet area with dishes and silverware, condiments, paper products etc., in preparation for mealtimes. 
• Responsible for replenishing the buffet as needed throughout mealtimes
• Ensures that the pantry, cabinets, and refrigerators are fully stocked daily in all buildings
• Cleans all dishes, utensils, and food prep items during and at the completion of each meal service in both the Inn and MOB kitchens
• Responsible for ongoing cleaning and sanitation of workstations, buffet and food service areas, tables and chairs, and other kitchen areas including all surfaces, walls, floors and other areas in 
• Supports the kitchen staff with food preparation and other tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by lead chef on duty 

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision (starting day 1)
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
• Retirement Plan (403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior waitstaff or professional front and back house kitchen experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work both as part of a small fast paced team, but also independently
• Serve Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate strongly preferred (we will provide)
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to work in the evenings, weekends and holidays as needed