Shelter Kitchen Lead Worker FT

Summary

The Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead is a high-performing kitchen worker responsible for leading lower-level kitchen staff in the production, execution, and service of meals. They ensure proper handling and storage of food, maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness, and monitor staff sanitation and hygiene. They work closely with the Kitchen Manager to manage supplies and assist with training and supervision of kitchen employees. They may act as the acting Kitchen Manager when needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare menu items under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
• Serve meals to residents and/or guests.
• Properly handle and store food.
• Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene.
• Wash dishes from meal preparation.
• Set up dishes for meals.
• Clean the kitchen and dining room.
• Accurately maintain records related to food safety.
• Alert management to problems.
• Inform the Kitchen Manager about the need for food and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as the acting Kitchen Manager when assigned or required.

Essential Duties of Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate with program and all other agency staff to foster a team environment.
• Demonstrate and model effective communication skills in building relationships with clients and employees.
• Create good working relationships with other service providers.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe Manager certification.
• Interest in food and cooking.
• Ability to stand for two hours at a time.
• Manual dexterity for knife handling.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Written communication to name and organize files, complete timesheets, and communicate with supervisor.
• Sincere respect for disadvantaged individuals.
• Team orientation with respect for others.
• High ethical standards.

Physical Demands

• Indoor environment: kitchen, open office, shelter dormitories, facilities, etc.
• Outdoor environment: parking lot, grounds, on-site trailer, etc.
• Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Standing, kneeling, walking.
• Bending, stooping.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling.
• Climbing stairs.
• Lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive, fine hand, finger, and foot movements.
• Typing/data entry.
• Talking, hearing, interacting with coworkers, vendors, participants.
• Close vision.
• Distance vision, field of vision, color/depth perception.
• Sight, hearing, speaking.
• Reading, writing.
• Basic English comprehension, written and oral communication.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Manual dexterity.

Porchlight Values & Culture

• Treats all clients, employees, and visitors with caring, kindness, respect, and dignity.
• Helps to create an environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• Adheres to all Porchlight policies, procedures, code of conduct, and attendance rules.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information.
• Adheres to Porchlight policies in the use of Porchlight property, computer technology, and tele-communications devices.
• Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies.