Under the direction of the Kitchen Supervisor, this position is responsible for meal set up and the retrieval of dishes for cleaning; along with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of food storage and food preparation areas.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

Duties may include:

• Oversees and participates in the distribution of food to each classroom.
• Oversees and participates in the return of all dishes, utensils, and left-over food to the kitchen area.
• Assists in the preparation of food.
• Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen and in dishwashing.
• Fills requisitions for food and other kitchen supplies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of food storage and food preparation areas.
• Attends to expiration dates and rotates food supplies accordingly.
• In liaison with the Kitchen Supervisor, carries responsibility for receiving and signing for the delivery of all food and supplies for the kitchen.

Minimal Qualifications Required:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to read and write.
• Previous experience in the food service field is preferred.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check required.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Ability to grasp, reach, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist.
• Ability to be exposed to cold or warm temperature extremes performing occasional work in a walk-in cooler and/or freezer and outdoors.

Chambliss Center for Children is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?

Experience:

• commercial kitchen or stockroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37411 (Required)

Work Location: In person