Kitchen Aide - Weekend, Part-Time (46206)

This is a new position being added to our fantastic food service team!  This position will be part time working Friday 3pm - 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am - 7pm.

THE POSITION: 

The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Kitchen Aide to play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to the residents of the organization in a clean and sanitary environment, while embracing and upholding our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities: (To include but not limited to the following)

• Prepare nutritious, well balanced and sufficient meals in a timely fashion and according to the posted menu.
• Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident’s special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.).
• Take the necessary steps so that all food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions.
• Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.
• Maintain a posted grocery list of items to be purchased and assist with picking up food donations, commodities, etc. as needed.
• Sort, organize, and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and countertops clean and floors swept and mopped.
• Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed.
• Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, griddle, fryers, cabinets, pantries and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Adhere to all shelter policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, patience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to thrive in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in use of computers and software.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prefer commercial kitchen experience or training in the food service industry.
• Prior experience cooking meals from scratch in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Have a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
• Must submit to pre-employment a drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed.
• Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicles for shelter business.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
• Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

Salary : $14 - $16