Kitchen Aide - Weekends (Friday to Tuesday 11a - 7p)

Join Our Team!•Bentonville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks a Kitchen Aide to help prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks to residents in a clean, sanitary environment while upholding the organization’s mission and values. The position includes food preparation and service, kitchen and dining-room upkeep, food inventory and organization, and compliance with shelter policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining confidentiality about residents and completing required documentation and training. Duties listed are not exhaustive, and responsibilities may be changed to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
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.
Professionalism, interpersonal skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Basic proficiency with computers and software.
Must pass criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
Must submit to pre-employment drug screening and random drug screens when directed.
Valid driver’s license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required to drive shelter vehicles for shelter business.
Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Commercial kitchen experience or training in the food service industry.
Prior experience cooking meals from scratch in a commercial kitchen environment.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare nutritious, well-balanced, sufficient meals promptly and according to the posted menu.
Follow posted instructions to meet residents’ special dietary needs, including special diets and food allergies.
Ensure food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions.
Operate assigned kitchen equipment and report malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
Maintain a posted grocery list and assist with picking up food donations and commodities as needed.
Sort, organize, and put away deliveries and food donations, and maintain an inventory of delivered and donated foods.
Clean kitchen and dining-room cabinets and countertops, sweep and mop floors, and empty 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 regular rotation of food items and stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers.
Adhere to shelter policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and other required events.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding residents’ information in accordance with shelter policy and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and complete required documentation promptly.
Drive shelter vehicles for shelter business when needed, subject to the stated driving requirements.