Title: The Stewpot (TSP) Kitchen Staff

Approved: March 11, 2024

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Manager of Meal Services

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Team Member will work closely with the Manager of Meal Services and other Kitchen Team Members to create high quality meals for over 700 guests daily. They will also help sort food donations and do their part to keep the kitchen a clean, safe, working environment. This position reports directly to the Manager of Meal Services at The Stewpot.

Essential Functions

• Professionally represents The Stewpot to donors through appearance and communication.
• Prep and prepare meals for our three meal services.
• Work as a member of the team in a friendly environment.
• Fill rotating task assignments :
  1. prep food for next meal
  2. wash dishes
  3. refill trays on line
  4. refill warmer with pans still cooking
  5. accept donations
• Learn/understand food safety regarding temperature. Monitor donations and stock.
• Label and rotate food in cooler and dry storage
• Responsible for upholding all contractual obligations with The Bridge.
• Work with Manager of Meal Services to determine proper storage locations for donations.
• Communicate with donors and Manager of Meal Services if scheduling changes occur.
• Report and record poundage on food recovered.
• Maintain positive relations with Stewpot staff, FPC Meal Services staff and partner agencies.
• Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Kitchen Equipment Usage-Must be able to safely and comfortably operate a variety of major appliances and cooking utensils. Needs to understand basic kitchen safety (wet floors, knife usage, gas and electric cooking surfaces).
• Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people including peers, superiors and subordinates, inside and outside of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; is seen as approachable.
• Attention to Detail: Dates and temperatures of food must be constantly monitored. When foods are received FIFO should be understood and always used.
• Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; punctual; uses time wisely.
• Technical Expertise: Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job and to utilize all machinery in kitchen. Able to properly and wisely handle and store food. Continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency recognizing opportunity for efficient use of all recovered items.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Uses sound logic to approach difficult problems and apply effective solutions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education.
• Strong communication skills in person and over the phone; able to build and foster relationships with donors.
• Kitchen experience a plus but not required.
• Experience working with individuals who are recently or chronically experiencing homelessness or at-risk is a plus.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidate must be responsible, dependable and required to pass all background checks.
• Commitment to The Stewpot’s goals and mission.
• Candidates must be able to become a registered Food Handler.

Note

This description contains the information and facts considered necessary to describe and evaluate the duties of this position fairly and equitably. It should not be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements to be performed, but indicates the kinds of duties and levels of responsibility required by the position. The Director of Meal Services may add or remove responsibilities as occasion may require.