Part-Time Kitchen Site Assistant

Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Site Assistant is responsible for assisting with meal planning, preparation, and delivery through Meals On Wheels (MOW), OWBC Seniors Centers, and/or OWBC Head Start programs. This position could become the primary designated delivery driver for MOW and/or the backup for the lead cook in their absence. The position reports to the Site Director and operates under significant supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.

Requirements

Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs
Ability to operate a kitchen, order food, read, and follow recipes
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and remain in good standing with state requirements
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies
Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques
Ability to respect confidentiality at all times
Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
High school diploma or GED.
None
Valid Texas driver’s license and current liability insurance.
Food Handler Certification.
Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.
Civil Rights training

Responsibilities

Assist with meal planning/coordinating, preparation, and delivery/distribution
The Site Assistant could serve as kitchen lead in the absence of the Lead Cook
Site Assistant could serve as the Primary meal delivery driver, subject to agency requirements for operating company vehicles
Deliver meals to Meals on Wheels participants using personal or OWBC vehicle
Adhere to agency and other policies, practices, and standards related to safety, health, food, and handling
Adhere to OWBC, Meals on Wheels, and other regulatory agencies' policies and procedures regarding food handling
Wash pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and other kitchen utensils by hand (if required)
Clean/operate industrial kitchen machinery, such as dishwasher, sealer, oven, etc
Mop and sweep the kitchen and dining area, sanitize areas such as countertops, cabinets, handles, and refrigerators (and bathrooms if applicable) daily and/or as needed
Empty and clean all trash receptacles
Ensure perishable and non-perishable foods and leftovers are labeled, dated, and properly stored
Assist with general kitchen prep, monitoring, and cleaning
Assist with MOW and Senior Center volunteers and clients
Assist with food preparation for home delivery or serving on-site congregants
Assist with kitchen management, including general cleaning/custodial issues
Assist with menu posting and documenting, and tracking kitchen inventory
Ensure refrigerator and freezers are cleaned and defrosted: temperatures are recorded daily
Provide general office assistance such as answering phones, drafting correspondence, and data entry
Assist with the coordination of volunteers for kitchen assistance and meal delivery
Ensure the confidentiality of information about program participants, staff, students, and families
Assist and support the Lead Cook, volunteers, or any other program staff as needed or requested
Could be responsible for opening and closing the site
Responsible for OWBC vehicle maintenance (gas, wash, oil change)
Deliver, set up, and clean for Head Start meals
Assist in all areas of the kitchen as needed
All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
Must be diplomatic, honest, and fair
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent