Kitchen / Laundry Aide - Per Diem

Position Summary

Provides general support by working in kitchen, laundry, and maintenance areas of youth center facility. This includes laundry operations, i.e., sort, wash/dry and fold resident & facility laundry items. Assist cooks by preparing food, cleaning kitchen areas and stocking food and dry goods. May also include general maintenance of facility including cleaning, painting etc. Flexibility required. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, WEEKDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS. 24 hours per week.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Moves incoming products to proper storage locations and rotates stock as necessary.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of all storage areas and equipment in the service wing and kitchen.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and training.
• Assists in serving meals daily and meal counting.
• Obey all safety rules and regulations.
• Report unusual conditions, questionable items and any incidents to the Operations Supervisor and the on-duty Supervisor.
• Assists trainers in set up/break down of all in-house trainings.
• Work weekends and holidays as required by Supervisor.
• Serves as backup for Cooks including daily food preparation and kitchen clean up.
• Perform daily cleaning duties in the kitchen as assigned.
• Working in outside gardens, may include planting, picking, and weeding.
• Must be able to work for extended periods sometimes under hot, humid conditions.
• Travel in County owned vehicle to obtain building supplies at local stores.
• Sweep & mop floor including deep cleaning activities two times per year.

Qualifications Required

• High School Graduate or GED with a valid automobile driver's license and insurance.
• Experience working in the food service/service wing fields - Serve Safe Certification preferred.
• Must be able to work with and adapt to troubled teenagers in a secure facility.
• Proficient keyboard and computer skills.
• Maintain proper security in the food service and service wing areas.
• Must be able to stand/ walk continuously throughout shift.