Temporary Kitchen Assistant – 35 Hours/Week, 6 Weeks

City of Kenai • Kenai, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Kitchen Assistant is an employee of the City of Kenai working under direction of the Senior Center Director. The Kitchen Assistant performs kitchen duties such as food preparation, stocking, dish washing, and cleaning. The Kitchen Assistant performs some work helping with dining room functions. This position requires daily contact with senior citizens and the general public. This is a temporary position scheduled for 6 weeks, 35 hours a week.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• The applicant (or employee after hire) must pass a background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal background check to meet requirements for using record networks and as may be required by federal or state agencies to work with vulnerable populations such as senior citizens
• Possess or obtain a food handler’s card to meet State of Alaska food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the 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
• Have regular, reliable and predictable attendance at work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed