Kitchen Assistant; Toledo Recovery House

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

General Summary :

This position is responsible for assisting the kitchen coordinator in managing the daily operations of the Recovery Housing kitchen, ensuring the provision of meals for Recovery Housing residents and all 24 / 7 programs at Zepf's Ashland Avenue location. As a vital member of the staff, the role involves collaborating with the management team and staff to deliver exceptional customer service and high-quality meals to clients. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Health Department Food Safety Regulations, training and monitoring of other kitchen staff in proper food safety procedures, assisting with meal planning, ordering, preparation, delivery, and cleanliness of the kitchen.

It is expected and essential for all employees to meet their regular work schedule which may include rotation of shifts, weekends, and holidays. Excessive absenteeism and / or tardiness will not be tolerated. (For more details refer to Policy 803 – Attendance Policy).

Hours : Wednesday - Sunday; 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm with opportunities for weekends off

Requirements :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist Kitchen Coordinator to

• Oversee the 24 / 7 / 365 operations of the Recovery Housing kitchen to ensure timely and high-quality meal preparation for Recovery Housing residents and all 24 / 7 programs at the Zepf Ashland Avenue location.
• Plan and manage meal schedules to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of clients across various programs.
• Maintain kitchen inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of meals served and supplies used.
• Enforce protocols to ensure proper food storage, handling, and preparation practices.
• Identify and report any potential health or safety concerns.
• Implement and monitor processes to ensure efficiency in kitchen operations and meal delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all Health Department Food Safety Regulations, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Conduct weekly inventory and ordering of essential breakfast items for Zepf’s Ashland Residential Programs.
• Contribute to the development of initiatives aimed at improving client satisfaction and overall program success.
• Performs “Set-up” work for the kitchen staff on the next shift including washing, and cutting produce, combining ingredients in recipes, and cleaning meat and fish.
• Prepare food from recipes supplied in the Kitchen Coordinator’s office.
• Assist in the cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the Kitchen, Kitchen Equipment, Food Service Station, and Cafeteria.
• Conduct weekly inventory and ordering of essential breakfast items for Zepf’s Ashland Residential Programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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