KIDS CAFE PREP & DELIVERY

Second Harvest of South Georga•Thomasville, GA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kids Café Prep Cook / Driver prepares and distributes food service items for consumption at various feeding sites, maintains food service inventories, and keeps facilities sanitary. The role helps provide meals for children and youth while supporting kitchen operations, catering, food purchasing and delivery. Employees may also be required to report to SHSG locations and perform critical duties outside their regular assignments during disasters, after securing the safety of their families.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities, with increasing responsibility; school or instructional-setting experience is preferred.
Ability to operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, and dishwashers.
Knowledge of modern food preparation methods, health codes, and sanitation principles.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and use standard office equipment and computers.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft 365 programs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Hold a Food Handler Permit through SERVSAFE® or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment; SHSG provides and pays for the training.
Hold and maintain an insurable Class C or higher driver's license.
Obtain and maintain clearance from government-mandated security organizations to work with and around children, elderly people, and at-risk individuals.
Enjoy cooking and working for and with children and youth.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and hand use, frequent walking and carrying, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing meals in sufficient quantity and quality to meet CACFP and other government guidelines.
Estimate food preparation quantities to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste.
Handle food safely and efficiently, and serve it according to the applicable service type.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with in-depth cleaning of kitchen storage areas, waste bins, and ground-level drain areas.
Help maintain and care for kitchen equipment and supplies.
Participate in special-function catering and other catering services undertaken by the kitchen and catering division.
Work with the Director of Nutrition to ensure food goods and supplies are available and inventory is adequate for efficient job completion.
Provide backup support for purchasing, obtaining, and transporting food products.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with team and agency members, staff, and the community, using appropriate customer-service and interpersonal skills.
Assist with service-tracking paperwork and reports as needed.
Assist other personnel in completing their work activities.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the direct supervisor, as required of all SHSG employees who are Mandated Reporters.
Deliver or assist with delivery of prepared food to specified locations according to schedule.
During disasters, report to SHSG locations as required and perform critical duties that may fall outside regular assignments, after securing family safety.