Central Kitchen - Kitchen Assistant
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid holidays
vacation
sick pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
Job Description
Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) is a well-established nonprofit organization and ministry of service dedicated to empowering and assisting vulnerable populations across the Northern California and Northern Nevada regions. Established in 1911, VOA-NCNN has grown to become one of the largest providers of social services in the area, employing nearly 400 professional staff members who work tirelessly to support individuals and families in need. The organization operates over 40 diverse programs focused on housing, employment services, substance abuse treatment, and recovery services. These programs serve a wide range of clients including veterans, seniors, youth, families, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- prior experience assisting in a kitchen environment
- food handler’s license
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to stand for long periods of time
- ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds
- ability to bend, stoop, walk, and sit frequently
- ability to climb stairs as needed
- ability to kneel occasionally
Job Qualifications
- experience assisting in a kitchen environment
- ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions
- provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices
- general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities is preferred
- high school diploma or GED
- familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas
- food handler’s license
- ability to work with a team
- effective communication skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- excellent organizational and time management skills
Job Duties
- perform duties in safe and sanitary manner, using food handling and proper preparation techniques
- perform proper safety procedures for all equipment used in a kitchen
- proper cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standard of hygiene
- wash and appropriately store all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
- sweep and mop the kitchen floors and dining room, wipe down kitchen walls
- maintain stock and inventory
- prepare sandwiches
- assist cooks with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat
- assist with unloading of delivered food supplies
- organize and correctly store food supplies
- promptly transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen per the cook’s instructions
- help set up and serve the food line, take food trays to the handicapped and bus tables
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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