Kitchen Assistant, Nutrition
About The Position
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Nutrition team as the Kitchen Assistant In this role, you have the opportunity to use your [food prep and kitchen] skills and food safety experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Kitchen Assistant plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by working closely with the kitchen team on food preparation, packaging, and sanitation to provide hot meals to the community. This position reports directly to the Registered Dietitian and works closely with the Kitchen Team and the rest of the Nutrition and Aging Care Services Division.
Requirements
- Experience in food service industry, customer service, and kitchen preparation
- Ability to read, write and speak basic English
Nice To Haves
- California Food Handler certification (may obtain on the job)
Responsibilities
- Follow monthly menu for congregate and home delivered meals program for older adults
- Maintain sanitation, safety, organization and cleanliness of the kitchen
- Follow general food safety guidelines at all times
- Accurately maintain temperature logs
- Prepare and package hot meals, salads, fresh fruits, soups, and sides
- Follow standardized recipes
- Operate industrial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to: conventional and combination ovens, 12-burner range, meal-sealing machine, high-temperature dishwasher
- Train and supervise kitchen volunteers
- Maintain consistent and respectful communication with all team members, volunteers, and supervisor at all times
- Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, and assist with dishwashing as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Generous employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer-covered life insurance
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
- 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
