Kitchen Utility Staff/Dishwasher

Job Description

Job Description

Liberation Programs is hiring Kitchen Utility Staff for our Men's Residential Treatment Facility in Stamford. CT. The Kitchen Utility Staff will assist the Cook in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen at LPI's long term residential program in support of their efforts to return to a healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse and addiction.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional Kitchen

• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, professional environment in the kitchen and in the dining hall
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all cutlery, glassware, dishes, and kitchen appliances
• Maintain organization of all pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, utensils and glassware
• Remove all trash and garbage from the kitchen and dining hall
• Sanitize all preparation areas, eating surfaces and floors in the kitchen and dining hall
• Clean and Sanitize all tables in the dining hall after every meal
• Check the operation of all kitchen appliances (dishwashers, refrigerators, freezer, range, oven, etc.) and promptly report any operational issues to the Cook.
• Adhere to all regulations in compliance with health and sanitation codes

Meal and Menu Planning

• Assist the Cook in preparation of food that meets any special dietary concerns or needs of clients
• Assist the Cook in serving meals to residents

Inventory

• Assist the Cook in ordering and inventory control at Lib House to ensure cost effectiveness

Education and Experience Required

• Must have a work history that demonstrates the ability to get work accomplished on time, on budget and within predetermined specifications
• Must have strong oral and written communications skills along with the interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and its stakeholders
• Must hold certification in food preparation and handling.

Who We Are:

Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.

Our Mission:

Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
• 401K with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
• Supportive Work Environment