Kitchen Aide (Gosnell)

About the role

MAAC STORY Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and distribution of large and small quantities of food
• Cleans, cuts, trims, chops and/or slices food products
• Divides and/or assists in dividing food into appropriately sized portions and/or containers
• Loads carts for food distribution and unloads carts upon return
• Cleans and sanitizes surfaces, picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen in order to maintain a safe and organized environment
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies
• Prepares and maintains records in compliance with CACFP requirements
• Completes and/or ensures that sites complete assigned documentation
• Prepares documents or emails using a computer and performs administrative tasks such as filing/sorting paperwork
• Places food orders
• Drives to assigned sites to distribute food and other supplies and unloads
• Inspects and maintains vehicle
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and floor drains; removes trash and garbage to designated areas
• Provides support with client services, as appropriate
• May assist classroom staff in activities, field trips and outdoor activities
• May interact with children during meals for socializing and educational experience and assist in activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served
• Communicates with parents/families as needed
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings, workshops, trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of effective communication skills with staff, parents and children of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Food production, sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production and food ordering and inventory systems and standard units of measurement used in food services
• Ability to perform work with minimum supervision; learn and perform simple cooking and food preparation techniques
• Stoop, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Follow verbal directions
• Drive a van as needed for food service delivery
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent AND six (6) months of experience working in a kitchen, restaurant or food service facility
• Working knowledge of large-scale food production, sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production and food ordering and inventory systems
• Basic literacy skills including the ability to read, write, and speak English to keep temperature logs, inventory, ordering, and menu production records and enter data into a computer tracking system
• Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to the unexpected (staff shortages, equipment malfunctions etc.) while maintaining strict meal schedules
• Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers Certifications must be obtained within first ten (10) days of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training may be available through MAAC)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education/Experience/Certification

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent AND six (6) months of experience working in a kitchen, restaurant or food service facility
• Working knowledge of large-scale food production, sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production and food ordering and inventory systems
• Basic literacy skills including the ability to read, write, and speak English to keep temperature logs, inventory, ordering, and menu production records and enter data into a computer tracking system
• Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to the unexpected (staff shortages, equipment malfunctions etc.) while maintaining strict meal schedules
• Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers Certifications must be obtained within first ten (10) days of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training may be available through MAAC)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred