Drop-In Center Kitchen Specialist
About The Position
New Avenues for Youth is seeking a Kitchen Specialist to join our Day Services Drop-In team. This role is crucial in providing nutritious, safe, and culturally responsive meals and snacks to youth experiencing houselessness. The Kitchen Specialist will maintain a clean and health-compliant kitchen, manage inventory, and contribute to a welcoming and safe environment for the youth. The ideal candidate is supportive, compassionate, resilient, growth-oriented, and understands the impact of systemic oppression on youth. They will collaborate with program staff, participate in kitchen systems development, and respond to immediate facility needs.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience cooking in food industry required
- Food Handler Certificate required
- Ability to work with multicultural staff and youth required
- Must be willing to be CPR trained and certified
- Must be willing to take Food Safety Training and obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card
- Must have access to an automobile, a valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance on that vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing food services preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for youth accessing Day Services Drop-In, ensuring food is nutritious, safe, and culturally responsive
- Maintain a clean, organized, and health-compliant kitchen environment, including daily cleaning, food storage, and sanitation practices
- Monitor food inventory, manage ordering of supplies, and reduce waste through thoughtful planning and tracking
- Ensure compliance with all food safety standards, including proper food handling, labeling, and temperature control
- Support the overall Drop-In environment by engaging positively with youth, helping create a welcoming and safe space
- Collaborate with program staff to align kitchen operations with daily programming and youth needs
- Participate in kitchen systems development, including implementing and maintaining opening/closing procedures and accountability tools
- Respond to immediate kitchen or facility needs, including supporting resets, deep cleans, or safety corrections when necessary
Benefits
- Pay: $22.25 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
