Kitchen Production Assistant

St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work.  Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing Joyful Service?  St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.

Schedule:  6 a.m. to 2 p.m., working two weekends and off one weekend

Wage consideration will be given for years of demonstrated experience.  It is important to provide a complete and relevant employment history.

Job Duties

The Kitchen Production Assistant works predominately in the Health Care kitchen areas in conjunction with the Cook. Preparation duties include light food and drink preparation, cleaning equipment and kitchen surfaces, labeling and dating refrigerated items, dining room set up and assisting the Cook as necessary.  Ensures that the kitchen and dining area is prepared for meal service and maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.  Is responsible for ensuring kitchen regulatory guidelines are being maintained according to Department of Health and Hospital standards. 

• Prepares food and drink items necessary for successful meal service, including but not limited to, filling juice pitchers, chilling milk and yogurt, stocking cereal, stocking thickened juices, preparing fruit, salads, snacks, and bread.


• Rolls silverware and folds napkins for breakfast, lunch and dinner; assists with set up of tables.


• Labels and dates all refrigerated items in accordance to DHH standards.


• Cleans juice machine and pantry, ensuring that all work services are clean and sanitized, wiping down all cabinets and walls.


• Assists with after-meal cleanup including assisting the cook with dishes.


• Assists with maintaining the storeroom in an orderly fashion, ensuring that all items are off the floor, labeled and dated.


• Assists the Cook with other duties as necessary to ensure that the quality of meal service is maintained for the residents and in accordance with DHH standards.


• Ensures the overall quality of food service, meal production, and kitchen cleanliness is maintained in order to best serve the residents.

 Qualifications 

• High School Education


• One year of work experience or training in restaurant/catering food preparation and service of foods preferred


• Training in sanitation and safe handling of food and equipment preferred

Work Hours

• May require working long hours or hours outside of the normal work week.


• MAY BE DESIGNATED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, INCLUDING HURRICANES, EVACUATION, FIRE, FLOOD, ETC., AND BE REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY.

Physical Requirements: This position may require extended standing and or walking, Ability to lift heavy objects, frequent bending and stooping, while utilizing proper body mechanics.