Kitchen Assistant
About The Position
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP) is a charitable social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families facing hunger, poverty, and homelessness. Our mission is to provide food, housing, and crisis assistance to restore dignity and offer a chance for a better life. We are seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support our daily kitchen operations. This role is ideal for entry-level candidates with a willingness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven organization. You will be part of a dedicated Kitchen and Guest Services team, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment while assisting with meal service and volunteer coordination.
Requirements
- Prior kitchen, janitorial, or food service experience is useful but not required.
- Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
- Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical labor in a busy kitchen.
- Ability to work independently and during non-traditional hours (weekends/holidays).
- Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Commitment to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin's mission.
Responsibilities
- Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and smallware.
- Operate the dishwasher and conduct weekly chlorine checks.
- Sweep, mop, and clean floors, mats, sinks, appliances, and the employee bathroom.
- Maintain cleanliness of floors, trash, recycling, and back-of-house areas.
- Use “wet floor” signs and follow safety procedures.
- Prep vegetables, salads, sauces, and bulk ingredients; scale recipes.
- Label and date all items following FIFO standards.
- Receive, check, rotate, and stock deliveries in the pantry, walk-in, freezer, and refrigerators.
- Train and support volunteers in safe food handling and utensil use.
- Assist cooks during service rushes and restock stations.
- Maintain pantry, walk-in, and storage organization systems.
- Monitor and log counts of dishes, flatware, and prepared meals.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, serving line, and hood.
- Support equipment upkeep and BOH operational systems.
- Prepare kitchen for opening; restock towels, soap, aprons, and supplies.
- Wash and sanitize dishes per SOP; ensure correct storage and organization.
- Assist with food prep as directed by cooks or kitchen leadership.
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace free of hazards at all times.
- Remove garbage/recycling and break down cardboard.
- Attend relevant team or department meetings.
- Support the cook and relieve other staff as necessary.
- Comply fully with all sanitary food handling regulations.
Benefits
- 14 annual full day and 3 annual half day paid holidays for part-time roles if scheduled to work on the holiday you receive 7 hours of holiday pay on top of regular pay
- Paid Sick leave accrual at the rate of one hour per 30 worked
- 100% employer-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- A 403B retirement savings account with annual employer contribution
- Paid parking and paid lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
