Kitchen Prep Assistant

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentu • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Meals on Wheels (MOW) provides nutritious meals delivered to the homes and congregate sites of seniors in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton communities. The MOW program supports independence while promoting the social, physical, and emotional well-being of seniors. The Meals on Wheels Kitchen Prep Assistant is a full-time, Monday - Friday days only (beginning at 6 am) position in which the Prep Assistant will work in our kitchen and distribution areas. The Prep Assistant is responsible for assisting in bulk meal preparation and quality control over kitchen products and services. As business warrants, work schedule may be modified.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, government agency personnel and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to convert individual serving quantities and amounts to accurate bulk preparation.
• Perform basic fundamental kitchen prep skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Assistant Kitchen Lead and Kitchen Lead in all bulk meal prep in both HDM (Home Delivered Meals) pre-production and congregate meal production.
• Quality control of product and services.
• Providing direction to additional kitchen staff with regards to bulk production.
• Helping in meal assembly as needed.
• Perform periodic verification of meal order fulfillment.
• Ensure food safety requirements are maintained at all times.
• Provide needed temperature monitoring and documentation as required by the Food Safety Plan.
• Convert individual serving quantities and amounts to accurate bulk preparation.
• Perform basic fundamental kitchen prep skills.
• Ensure orders go out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Report any production concerns film, quality, printing - to the Kitchen Lead.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and compliant manner.
• Report safety and maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
• Attend approved educational and training events, including facility in-services.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision benefits available day one
• Ten paid holidays per year
• paid time off accrual starts day one

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED