Kitchen Assistant

St Vincent De Paul Society District Council Of Marin • San Rafael, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP) is a charitable social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families with food, housing, and crisis assistance to restore dignity and provide a chance for a better life. Affiliated with a global network, SVdP of Marin operates independently, focusing its fundraising and programs on serving the people of Marin County since 1946. Their key crisis assistance programs support over 8,000 people annually, including a free dining room, homeless outreach, and housing/crisis assistance. SVdP seeks individuals looking for a mission-driven career with opportunities to give back to the community, joining a committed and excited team. This part-time Kitchen Assistant role supports daily kitchen operations, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment. It is suitable for entry-level candidates with a willingness to learn and involves dishwashing, food preparation, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment, with assistance during meal service and volunteer coordination.

Requirements

• Entry-level candidates are welcomed; 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 dishwasher and conduct weekly chlorine checks.
• Sweep, mop, clean mats, sinks, appliances, and the employee bathroom.
• Maintain floors, trash, recycling, and back-of-house cleanliness.
• Use “wet floor” signs and follow safety procedures.
• Prep vegetables, salads, sauces, and bulk ingredients; scale recipes.
• Label/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/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

• Very competitive compensation package commensurate with equivalent positions in Marin County and the Bay Area. This role starts at $21.00 per hour.
• Annual cost of living adjustments (COLA's) are provided annually if financially feasible and end of year holiday bonuses also offered if feasible. These are not guaranteed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed