Kitchen Staff

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 months to 1 year of experience in food service kitchen/cafeteria experience.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and safe food handling practices.

Attire

• Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Assist with preparing, cooking, and portioning meals according to planned menus.
• Set up serving areas and help distribute meals to residents.
• Absorb meals are served at appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
• Aid in packing and delivering meals to shelter site, when needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment promptly.
• Properly store leftovers and label food according to safety standards.
• Aid the Kitchen Manager with inventory, deliveries, and stocking supplies.
• Receive and organize food donations and vendor deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect while supporting meal service.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or shortages to the Kitchen Manager.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support shelter operations.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."