Kitchen Staff - PT Under 20 Hours

BENEFIT SUMMARY

This position is not benefits eligible.

JOB SUMMARY

At the direction of the Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Staff will assist in the operation of kitchen duties, including assisting with food planning and preparation, ensuring proper food handling practices, food and kitchen clean-up, and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of the facilities and equipment. The Kitchen Staff is essential to maintaining a welcoming environment in alignment with The Road Home's mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure meals are served at scheduled times each day.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to oversee daily kitchen operations and provide clear direction to volunteers.
• Instruct volunteers on safe food handling practices and adherence to cleanliness standards, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, gloves, and aprons.
• Maintain and organize kitchen, food storage locations, and all equipment to ensure all is in proper working order and to meet all Health Department standards.
• Support the Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food storage and handling procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all kitchen and food service areas.
• Develop positive relationships with center volunteers, guests, and other agency staff.
• Act as a member of a cohesive team.
• Clean and maintain floor drains weekly.
• Attend mandatory agency trainings, including Trauma-Informed Care, Housing Focused, De-escalation, Suicide Prevention, CPR, and more.
• Participate in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as required.
• Follow all agency protocols for security, safety, and sanitation to maintain a clean and secure environment for guests and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROMOTING BEST PRACTICE

• Actively engage with and honor the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all individuals we serve.
• Advance the agency’s commitment to honoring diverse ethnic and cultural heritages through daily actions that foster genuine belonging.
• Implement Housing Focused principles, risk management strategies, and high-access services as foundational to our mission.
• Maintain healthy boundaries using trauma-informed approaches in all interactions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with diverse and/or vulnerable populations is preferred.
• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have a valid Utah Food Handler permit or willing to obtain one within 30 days.

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing needs and multitask during busy periods.
• Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate patience and clarity when instructing or guiding volunteers with varying levels of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Provide thoughtful and attentive customer service by communicating clearly and handling difficult situations with professionalism, patience, and empathy.
• Use basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, and more) and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to accept supervision, direction, and feedback with openness.
• Be reliable, dependable, and consistent in attendance.

PHYSICAL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move for at least 2 hours at a time or more.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull to perform job functions.
• Ability to safely climb stairs, ladders, and step stools.
• Wear OSHA-required protective gear for safety.