Kitchen Aide

City of Hobbs•Hobbs, NM

About The Position

The Kitchen Aide prepares and maintains the meal site and kitchen for daily luncheon services. The role includes preparing and serving food and beverages, assisting seniors who have physical limitations, monitoring food storage temperatures, maintaining kitchen supplies, and completing routine cleaning, sanitation, and dishwashing to support a safe, organized environment. The employee works under the general supervision of the Nutrition Specialist Outreach Worker, Senior Center Director, and Recreation Director. A Food Safety Training certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire. The position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which may include pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.

Requirements

Previous experience in food preparation or a related field is required.
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of handling prepared foods.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to read and use a food thermometer.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a work schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Older Americans staff, Parks, Recreation, & Community Affairs personnel, and the general public.
Ability to obtain a Food Safety Training certificate within 60 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequently standing, walking, bending, turning or twisting, and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Good vision, corrected or uncorrected, is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the meal site for daily luncheon service.
Wash kitchen tables and counters daily.
Prepare coffee and tea daily.
Set condiments on tables and keep them replenished.
Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Inventory kitchen supplies and prepare lists of items to order from vendors.
Bring meals and beverages to seniors who cannot carry food trays or stand in line because of physical restrictions.
Serve food to congregate meal participants in the service line.
Clean the site after luncheon service; rinse, soak, or scrub dishes, utensils, pots, and pans, and place them in the dishwasher.
Air-dry and put away dishes, and wrap silverware and set it in racks for the following day.
Wipe and clean refrigerators and freezers daily.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily.
Thoroughly clean the steam table, freezer, and refrigerators weekly or more often if needed.
May serve on employee committees as assigned.