KITCHEN CREW MEMBER

Inspiration Field•La Junta, CO

1h•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Crew Member assists the Head Cook and Prep Cook with cooking duties and coordinates services to ensure high-quality standards of food production and service in a person-centered environment. Kitchen Crew Members may lead in sanitation duties, including washing dishes/pots & pans, bussing tables, emptying the trash, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning appliances and utensils, deep cleaning the kitchen area, serving meals, etc. In addition to sanitation duties, Kitchen Crew Members may also be responsible for, but not limited to, helping in meal preparation, serving line set up and tear down, stocking items, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Working knowledge of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Persons hired into this position must provide a valid ID or driver’s license and must have reliable transportation.
If the current license is from out-of-state, a valid Colorado Driver's License is required within Ten days of hire.
Background check, drug and alcohol check, reference check, and motor vehicle checks must be passed.
Current motor vehicle insurance is required.
Driving is an essential job duty.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from individuals, regulatory agencies, guardians, etc.
Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, consumers, individual’s parents, etc. is required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Able to work with others, with system issues, and within designated time frames.
Patience in dealing with customers, Individuals in Service, parents, employees, etc.
Able to develop effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Able to perform duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Maintain certifications for First Aid, CPR, crisis prevention, and other courses as required.

Responsibilities

Assist in cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety, proper sanitation, and safety practices. Maintain the physical appearance of the kitchen in a clean, safe, and organized fashion.
Participates in the routine preparation, cooking, and serving of food on a daily basis or for various catering events.
Ensure safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food and create recipes and menu items in accordance with dietary needs, individual preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and industry trends.
Assist other employees or individuals in service with meal preparation tasks to maintain the operation of the food service unit, as assigned by the Head Cook or their designee.
Train and/or assist individuals in service with various tasks related to daily food operations and catering assignments.
Must be able to perform Lift and Transfer techniques as trained and pass performance testing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or push and pull up to 100 lbs. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement.
Driving of agency vehicles as necessary for transporting of Individual and agency business as assigned.
Able to regularly sit, walk, stand, climb up and down stairs, physically restrain individuals pursuant to training (when necessary), and sit at a computer for long periods of time and repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (typing, data entry).
Communicate through speech with individuals in service and public in both quiet and noisy environments.
Operate a personal computer and related software.
Tolerate various levels of stress and meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Demonstrate specific vision abilities which include close, distance, and depth perception, and are able to read handwritten or typed material, and able to adjust focus.
Work and concentrate in both noisy and quiet environments.
Squat, stoop, kneel, and reach above the head. Forward motion will occasionally be required.
Work inside the building a majority of the time.
Driving of agency vehicles as necessary for transporting of Individual and agency business as assigned.
Work with Head Cook to provide excellent kitchen food and catering service to include: planning, ordering food items and supplies, cooking, setup, serving, cleanup, bussing tables, etc.
Work cooperatively with Individuals in Service, facility staff, consultants, vendors, community members, etc.
Notify the Head Cook regarding food stock levels to ensure all future requirements are satisfied.
Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
Open and close the kitchen correctly and follow the opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations and operations.
Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
Ensure all storage areas are tidy and that all food ingredients, products, supplies, cooking utensils, etc., are appropriately stored.
Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
Assist with all duties as assigned by the Head Cook or designee.
Maintain certifications for First Aid, CPR, crisis prevention, and other courses as required.
Maintain strict confidentiality of information regarding Individuals in Service, program issues, and staff information.
Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
Participate in staff training activities and staff meetings, as outlined in the agency's staff development curriculum.
Work flexible schedules or within various environments as the agency and supervisor deem necessary. Staff attendance and promptness to assigned shifts are essential. The responsibilities of this position may require staff to be able to work irregular, extended, and/or be available for as-needed work hours on nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Advise supervisor of concerns and problems that arise within the agency.
Follow agency policies and procedures in carrying out duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff, CRD, CEO, and/or designee.