Kitchen Steward

Utah Community Action • South Salt Lake, UT

5d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward supports kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and inspection-ready environment. The role helps support the preparation of nutritious meals for children and families in the community. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The position is full-time and pays $16.90 per hour.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug and alcohol screening, sex offender registry check, and child abuse/neglect check, and meeting all Head Start health requirements. As a federally funded organization, applicable federal requirements apply to employment.

Requirements

• Current Food Handler's Permit, or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance, professionalism, and effective communication in English.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and accountable, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, climb, and push or pull.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive an agency vehicle when needed.
• Successful completion of required background, drug and alcohol, sex offender registry, and child abuse/neglect checks, and satisfaction of Head Start health requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to three years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen vessels.
• Sweep and mop kitchen, warehouse, and dishwashing areas and keep them clean.
• Dispose of waste and recycling and monitor chemical levels.
• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Store food and supplies properly and load and unload inventory.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Drive an agency vehicle when needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with up to $2,500 match
• Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break (Christmas through New Year's)
• 192 PTO hours annually
• Weekly paid self-care hour
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed