Kitchen Worker

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

The Kitchen Worker performs cooking, serving, and monitoring duties for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) offered to youth at the Boys & Girls Club or in the Edinburg area. The position assists the Cafeteria Supervisor and Compliance Specialist with department goals and resources, and supports meal-program grant requirements, food safety, compliance, and meal-calendar implementation. The role helps ensure meals meet state and federal requirements and that inventory, deliveries, equipment, kitchens, cafeterias, and facilities are properly managed. The position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of experience in cafeteria, school, or youth meal production. A current Texas Class C driver's license and an up-to-date Food Handler credential, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, are required. Applicants must pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test. An associate degree in a related field and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least six months of experience in cafeteria, school, and/or meal production for youth.
Current valid Texas Department of Public Safety Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Current Food Handler credential, or obtain one within 30 days of hiring.
Pass a complete background investigation.
Pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg.
Working knowledge of Boys & Girls Club programs and procedures.
Working knowledge of CACFP/SFSP meal-program operations and procedures, or ability to learn the material, updates, and procedures.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work effectively without direct supervision.
Organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Practical knowledge of a technical field and analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment.
Ability to supervise and assist kitchen staff.
Goal-oriented, organized team player.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
One year of experience in cafeteria, school, and/or meal production for youth.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing meals that meet state and federal requirements and align with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley's mission, core values, and vision.
Prepare, track, and monitor meal-program sessions, ensuring each child receives meals with all required components.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal meal-program rules, regulations, and health requirements.
Assist with supply and meal inventory; ensure items are properly stored and documented, and prepare lists of required supplies, food, or fruit for designated biweekly orders.
Verify that supply and food deliveries are accurate, properly preserved, and suitable to serve to members and the public.
Complete timesheets accurately and on time.
Monitor and assist with cleanup and securing assigned equipment, kitchens, cafeterias, and facilities; keep equipment and facilities as clean as possible.
Complete formal evaluations and assess needs for ongoing professional development.
Help maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient meal program, including understanding Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Contribute to identifying and implementing quality-improvement strategies.
Attend monthly meetings for updates, training, and policy and procedure reminders, and review and complete the required Civil Rights presentation and test at the start of each new meal-program session.
Attend conferences and training to learn meal-program grant industry best practices.
Establish and monitor personal adherence to policies and procedures.
Perform related work and other assigned duties.