Kitchen Assistant - Part Time (7256)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week, Monday - Thursday. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing for and accepting meal deliveries, preparing additional food items to supplement delivered meals, preparing the dining room for meals, assisting in the dining room and kitchen clean-up, cleaning kitchen equipment, and washing dishes. The role also includes sweeping and mopping dining room and kitchen floors. The position involves approximately 60% food preparation and serving and 40% cleaning and janitorial duties. The Kitchen Assistant must maintain a high degree of cleanliness, ensure safe food preparation, oversee volunteers in the kitchen, and coordinate with the Food Service Manager for supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
One year experience working in a kitchen OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Food Handlers License
Safeserve Training and License

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food items that will be served with delivered meals such as, but not limited to, snacks, salads, beverages and deserts in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Washes and chops fruits and vegetables; prepares beverages.
Serves meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided; prepares plates for persons requiring additional assistance.
Washes, dries and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls and utensils.
Gathers and prepares items that are to be returned to the RSK ensuring that all are properly washed and ready for pick up the following day.
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, kitchen appliances and condiment holders.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and dining room floor daily.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves and ovens.
Stocks food, beverages and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
Empties trash cans and ensures they are cleaned daily.
Performs all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving and storage.
Maintains orderly freezer and walk-in storage units; cleans and defrosts as needed.
Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner.
Ensures all kitchen personnel and volunteers practice proper personal hygiene.
Monitors the work of volunteers in the kitchen; ensures compliance with health regulations.
Coordinates with the Food Service Manager for needed supplies.
Performs other related work as required.