Kitchen Aide (NSES)

The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Description: Under the supervision of the Assistant Operations Director, the Kitchen Aide will assist in food preparation, serving daily meals for shelter guests. This includes three meals a day as well as food storage, food inventory, keep the kitchen and food service areas clean, healthy, and safe per local and state regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with food storage, food preparation, serving daily meals for shelter clients Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers Coordinate and work with other kitchen staff in ordering and inventorying food supplies Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen. Sort, organize and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident's special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.). Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and counter tops clean and floors swept and mopped, Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily, for service. Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, pantries, and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized and see that preventative maintenance is provided as needed for kitchen equipment. Maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers. Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required. Checking and recording daily temperature logs Maintain an attitude of respect for residents of shelter. Monitors the conduct and behavior of residents, reporting any unusual and critical incidents to Case Aide Lead, Operation Director and Program Director. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Minimum 6 to 12 months related experience. Will consider combination of qualifications equal to educational and work experience.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Knowledge and experience in administering CPR and minor first aid.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

Assist with food storage, food preparation, serving daily meals for shelter clients
Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers
Coordinate and work with other kitchen staff in ordering and inventorying food supplies
Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.
Sort, organize and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods
Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident's special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.).
Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and counter tops clean and floors swept and mopped, Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily, for service.
Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed
Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, pantries, and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized and see that preventative maintenance is provided as needed for kitchen equipment.
Maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
Checking and recording daily temperature logs
Maintain an attitude of respect for residents of shelter.
Monitors the conduct and behavior of residents, reporting any unusual and critical incidents to Case Aide Lead, Operation Director and Program Director.
Performs other duties as assigned