Kitchen Assistant
About The Position
The Kitchen Assistant works with the Kitchen Manager, AARP workers and volunteers to serve hot meals at the Homeless Alliance Day Shelter. Additional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: Utilizing donated food resourcefully to prepare meals, cooking, organizing inventory, Preparation and maintenance of quality standards. The Kitchen Assistant will work to maintain a hospitable, people-centered, team driven, and high quality food service environment for the Day Shelter that is founded on the principle of advocating for people who are overlooked and marginalized. All employees are expected to maintain the Homeless Alliance mission and values at all times whether working beside community partners, volunteers and especially while serving guests. Other duties include ensuring laundry, sanitation, cleanliness and up-keep of the shelter is maintained.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License and must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report and Background Check
- Willing to work early (5.30 AM-1:30 PM)
- The ability to work flexibly to the differing demands of the role: working with people, dealing professionally with colleagues from partnering agencies
- Very effective people skills: Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Ability to use defusing techniques to deal with conflict
- Able to relate well with people from a variety of different backgrounds: especially vulnerable, those with mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
- Be able to keep pace with the daily demands of the job
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- One year or more of food preparation experience
Responsibilities
- Drive box truck to and from Homeless Alliance Campus to pick up donated food items
- Be able to accurately track the quantities and value of items and report that data to Development and Administration Leadership
- Coordinate schedules and plan routes with In-Kind Donation Specialist
- Prepares a variety of meals for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, tilt skillet and various kitchen equipment
- Oversee meal service and engage with guests during meals.
- Identify and communicate operational issues in the kitchen with supervisor
- Prep meals for the following day
- Understand and maintain ethical standards for donations
- Follow weekly cleaning and upkeep as determined by kitchen manager
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen in compliance with Health Department regulations
- Maintain good rapport with guest, volunteers, staff and stakeholders
- Application of the FIFO method to ensure quality and safety of all ingredients
- Plan and carry-out meal-time in the event that the Kitchen Manager is absent
- Assist with kitchen cleaning and upkeep, including stocking and organizing storage areas
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
