Senior Kitchen Team Member

The Primavera Foundation•Tucson, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by leadership): Schedule and hold regular 1:1 meetings with assigned program staff and conduct a monthly collaborative staff meeting in collaboration with the Program Manager Communicate with other shelter staff, the program manager, and other leads, and provide updates during lead meetings Communicate any participant concerns to the program manager and other shelter staff, and ensure documentation as applicable Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of participant volunteers and other employees for kitchen chores Assume the lead role for managing activities involving the kitchen and preparing meals Regularly monitor and oversee the kitchen cleaning tasks completely daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually Ensure meal prep and kitchen cleaning procedures are followed by employees and volunteers Follow standard health and sanitation procedures as required by the Pima County Health Department, including but not limited to: Provide servers with disposable gloves, head coverings or rubber bands, and proper kitchen utensils Ensure proper temperature of food is maintained at all times, and keep daily temperature logs Ensure that equipment is working properly and maintain necessary temperature logs Inventory food necessities weekly and submit to vendors on time Inventory kitchen supplies weekly, including paper products needed for meals Date and properly store all donated or purchased foods using a first-in, first-out procedure, and rotating supplies as needed Ensure proper and timely disposal of outdated foods and/or drinks Planning and preparing meals ahead of time to maintain flow and ensure meals are not interrupted Supervise delivery of meals by meal teams, supporting and assisting them as needed Prepare and serve meals on days not provided by volunteers, using donated foods as much as possible Coordinate delivery and pick up of food supplies from outside vendors, which may include use of a Primavera vehicle as approved Issue receipts for donations as appropriate and follow the donation process Submit maintenance requests following the maintenance protocol Attend 1:1 meetings, staff meetings, off-site all-staff meetings, and other training sessions and meetings as requested Become familiar with shelter policies and procedures, kitchen rules, and other facility protocols to enforce shelter guidelines and maintain a safe and peaceful environment at all times Adherence to and demonstration of Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and leadership Other duties as assigned by leadership KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the first-in, first-out process Knowledge of issues facing people who are homeless Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including participants, volunteers, and other shelter staff, in a respectful, professional manner Knowledge of the operations of a kitchen, preparing food, and serving up to 60 people at a time Experience and proficiency in taking inventory Ability to ensure compliance with health department food and safety regulations Working knowledge of emergency procedures, including fire evacuation, participant medical and behavioral concerns MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalency 2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen serving more people at a time and/or experience working in a homeless shelter commercial kitchen 1 year of experience working with people in a shelter setting, or trauma-related work experience, or behavioral health or direct human service setting Proficiency with computer systems and software, including database programs Ability to work evenings, weekends as needed and be flexible to meet shelter needs Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of current registration and insurance coverage to attend off-site meetings and travel between locations Cross-train in all kitchen duties to meet the needs of the shelter Bilingual – English and Spanish ServSafe Certification, or the ability to obtain Mental Health First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification, or ability to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain Ability to be on call and rotate a schedule with the Program Manager and other leads PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Culinary Certificate 4 years of experience working with people in a shelter setting, or trauma-related work experience, or direct behavioral health services ServSafe Manager’s Certification, or the ability to obtain Extensive knowledge working with people experiencing addiction or mental health issues Extensive knowledge of community services and ability to coordinate Knowledge of ServicePoint (HMIS) system to easily transition into the position Experience working with people experiencing homelessness PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS Ability to work in a busy environment with a moderate noise level a Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, climb a flight of stairs, bend, stop, and lift 50 pounds

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen serving more people at a time and/or experience working in a homeless shelter commercial kitchen
1 year of experience working with people in a shelter setting, or trauma-related work experience, or behavioral health or direct human service setting
Proficiency with computer systems and software, including database programs
Ability to work evenings, weekends as needed and be flexible to meet shelter needs
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of current registration and insurance coverage to attend off-site meetings and travel between locations
Cross-train in all kitchen duties to meet the needs of the shelter
Bilingual – English and Spanish
ServSafe Certification, or the ability to obtain
Mental Health First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain
First Aid and CPR Certification, or ability to obtain
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain
Ability to be on call and rotate a schedule with the Program Manager and other leads
Knowledge of the first-in, first-out process
Knowledge of issues facing people who are homeless
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including participants, volunteers, and other shelter staff, in a respectful, professional manner
Knowledge of the operations of a kitchen, preparing food, and serving up to 60 people at a time
Experience and proficiency in taking inventory
Ability to ensure compliance with health department food and safety regulations
Working knowledge of emergency procedures, including fire evacuation, participant medical and behavioral concerns

Nice To Haves

Culinary Certificate
4 years of experience working with people in a shelter setting, or trauma-related work experience, or direct behavioral health services
ServSafe Manager’s Certification, or the ability to obtain
Extensive knowledge working with people experiencing addiction or mental health issues
Extensive knowledge of community services and ability to coordinate
Knowledge of ServicePoint (HMIS) system to easily transition into the position
Experience working with people experiencing homelessness

Responsibilities

Schedule and hold regular 1:1 meetings with assigned program staff and conduct a monthly collaborative staff meeting in collaboration with the Program Manager
Communicate with other shelter staff, the program manager, and other leads, and provide updates during lead meetings
Communicate any participant concerns to the program manager and other shelter staff, and ensure documentation as applicable
Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of participant volunteers and other employees for kitchen chores
Assume the lead role for managing activities involving the kitchen and preparing meals
Regularly monitor and oversee the kitchen cleaning tasks completely daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
Ensure meal prep and kitchen cleaning procedures are followed by employees and volunteers
Follow standard health and sanitation procedures as required by the Pima County Health Department
Inventory food necessities weekly and submit to vendors on time
Inventory kitchen supplies weekly, including paper products needed for meals
Date and properly store all donated or purchased foods using a first-in, first-out procedure, and rotating supplies as needed
Ensure proper and timely disposal of outdated foods and/or drinks
Planning and preparing meals ahead of time to maintain flow and ensure meals are not interrupted
Supervise delivery of meals by meal teams, supporting and assisting them as needed
Prepare and serve meals on days not provided by volunteers, using donated foods as much as possible
Coordinate delivery and pick up of food supplies from outside vendors, which may include use of a Primavera vehicle as approved
Issue receipts for donations as appropriate and follow the donation process
Submit maintenance requests following the maintenance protocol
Attend 1:1 meetings, staff meetings, off-site all-staff meetings, and other training sessions and meetings as requested
Become familiar with shelter policies and procedures, kitchen rules, and other facility protocols to enforce shelter guidelines and maintain a safe and peaceful environment at all times
Adherence to and demonstration of Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and leadership
Other duties as assigned by leadership