Kitchen Tech | Part Time | Meals on Wheels Program

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland Care Connection Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Meals on Wheels Midland Care’s Meals on Wheels program in Topeka, Kansas, is a vital service that delivers hot, nutritious meals and wellness-checks to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties. The program prioritizes individuals at high nutritional risk and is not income-based, allowing anyone who meets the age or homebound criteria to participate. With the help of hundreds of volunteers who deliver meals Monday–Friday, Midland Care supports independence, reduces social isolation, and ensures older adults receive balanced meals in the comfort of their homes. Kitchen Tech Supports daily meal service by assisting with food preparation, plating, packing hot and cold meals, and ensuring meals are ready on time for distribution. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by washing dishes and equipment, managing trash, stocking storage areas, and following food safety standards, including ServSafe practices. Kitchen Techs work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, provide friendly support, manage time effectively, and complete assigned duties as needed to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety in meal production and delivery. Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 6:00am-2:00pm

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
Basic communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers
Strong time-management and organization skills
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, lifting, cleaning, and moving kitchen items
Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality standards
Willingness to complete required training and follow agency policies

Nice To Haves

Previous kitchen, food service, or meal preparation experience
ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification
Experience working with volunteers or in a nonprofit setting
Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices

Responsibilities

Assisting with food preparation
Plating
Packing hot and cold meals
Ensuring meals are ready on time for distribution
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by washing dishes and equipment
Managing trash
Stocking storage areas
Following food safety standards, including ServSafe practices
Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers
Providing friendly support
Managing time effectively
Completing assigned duties as needed to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety in meal production and delivery

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program