Kitchen Assistant

City of Kenai • Kenai, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant is an employee of the City of Kenai who works under the direction of the Senior Center Director. The position performs kitchen duties including food preparation, stocking, dishwashing, and cleaning, and assists with dining room functions. It involves daily contact with senior citizens and the general public.

The work is typically performed in a commercial kitchen and community room. The employee must use provided personal protective equipment in accordance with best practices, applicable laws, and City and Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a background investigation, including a criminal background check, as required for access to record networks and work with vulnerable populations such as senior citizens.
• Possess or obtain a State of Alaska food handler’s card within 30 days of employment.
• Possess or obtain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate issued by the American Heart Association or another approved entity within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, packaging, serving, and distribution of meals and food items for congregate and home-delivered meal programs.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, food-preparation equipment, work surfaces, and other kitchen areas.
• Maintain kitchen, pantry, dining, and food-service areas.
• Assist with receiving, storing, organizing, and maintaining food and kitchen supplies.
• Provide courteous service to City employees, seniors, and members of the public.
• Perform tasks with minimal or no supervision.
• Attend Department training and other continuing education programs.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance at work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed