Lead Kitchen Assistant

The Lead Kitchen Assistant is responsible for food preparation, maintaining clean and sanitary areas of food service and serving daily meals at a supportive housing residence for 16 formerly unhoused persons.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

General Responsibilities
 Facilitate food services of the residence, including the preparation of meals, service, and clean-up. Develop, plan, and maintain a monthly menu featuring proportioned, balanced, and healthy meals, in coordination with the residents and in consultation with the Program Coordinator. Also prepare dinner meals for a shelter site, 3 days a week. Manage kitchen inventory, maintain list of needed supplies and coordinate deliveries, or obtain items by necessary shopping purchases.  Monitor flow of donated food and supplies, maintaining the inventory and FIFO system. Assist with donations delivered to the site and retrieving requested items for pick-up.  Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen and dining areas, as well as the working order and cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Adhere to food handling safety regulations and procedures at all times. Report equipment malfunctions to the Program Coordinator to arrange for repair. 

Skill/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a cook or in a related role required    
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage  
• Current valid State-issued Driver’s License, preferred
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, with a team-oriented disposition
• Must possess basic computer skills (internet and email)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to bend/kneel; walk/climb stairs
• Use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds consistently, occasionally lift over 30 pounds
• Spend long periods of time on feet

 Job Type Full Time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Schedule:  Sunday – Thursday, 9am – 5pm 

• 8-hour shift

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends

Benefits   

• Paid Time Off
• Medical & Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Perks Program