Kitchen Assistant

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Meal Services

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Lead Chef

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: n/a

REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Essential

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Meal Services and the Chefs with preparing, serving and cleaning up after all meal services and for packaging and delivering meals for our Beyond the Table Mobile Meals Program. In addition, this role ensures that meal guests are safe entering and existing the building during meal services and while in the dining room. The Kitchen Assistant ensures that the facility is clean and welcoming, and that health and safety regulations are always adhered to.

PRIMARY JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Assists Chef on duty to prepare nutritious meals

Operation of cargo van to make daily meal deliveries, as needed.

Greets all donors professionally with respect and ensures that all donations are recorded and appropriately stored and organized in a timely manner to ensure food safety.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen equipment

Provides support and guidance to volunteers in the kitchen during mealtimes and encourages other ST volunteer involvement opportunities

Ensures that the kitchen/equipment/food and volunteers are fully in compliance with health regulations

Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, prep area, storage area, laundry room and utility room
Washes pots, pans and dishes, as needed

Secures the kitchen at all times

Ensures all trash is removed from the kitchen

Supports ST fundraising efforts through participation in events and other ways as needed

Assists in clean-up of the kitchen area and dining room as needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in required training and development activities

Fully cooperates with the organization's compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) program

Creates a safe work environment and uses sound judgement in interactions with clients and staff to maintain safety

Reports to work on time daily and use time clock appropriately

Performs other related duties as assigned

MISSION & VALUES:

Foster a safe and inclusive environment that promotes solidarity among clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters.

Approaches work decisions with sound personal and professional ethics.

Encourage diverse perspectives and contributions to enhance program effectiveness and community impact.

Uphold a welcoming atmosphere for all individuals, ensuring every person is treated with dignity and kindness.

Promote an inclusive culture that respects and values each individual's unique experiences and background.

Build and sustain trust within the community as a dependable resource for individuals in need.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to create and implement innovative solutions to community challenges. Teamwork (Treats all team members with respect. Is effective and flexible as a team member, communicates and works collaboratively with others within the organization)

Required: Minimum of 1 year experience working in a kitchen or dining room environment.

Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen or dining room environment with food preparation skills. Experience working with vulnerable populations

Required License/Certification: Valid Driver's License. Food Handler certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and good judgement

Empathic

Ability to remain calm in stressful environments.

Organizational skills with an attention to detail

Customer service skills with ability to put client first

Effective team member

Self- starter

Reliable and flexible

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is in commercial dining room setting. This dining room may or may not include heating and air conditioning controls. This dining room may or may not have a window.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. This position may be active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.

UNIFORM/DRESS REQUIREMENTS:

Standard company dress code

Acknowledgements

I have reviewed this Job Description form with my supervisor and understand its contents. I further understand that the Job Description form does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and that the job description is subject to change.