Kitchen Assistant Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Meal Services 

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt 

HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  

REPORTS TO: Lead Chef

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: n/a  

REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Essential

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for   assisting the Director of Meal Services and the Chefs with preparing, serving   and cleaning up after all meal services and for packaging and delivering   meals for our Beyond the Table Mobile Meals Program. In addition, this role   ensures that meal guests are safe entering and existing the building during   meal services and while in the dining room. The Kitchen Assistant ensures   that the facility is clean and welcoming, and that health and safety   regulations are always adhered to.  

PRIMARY JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Assists Chef on duty to prepare nutritious meals   

Operation of cargo van to make daily meal deliveries, as needed.   

Greets all donors professionally with respect and ensures that all donations are recorded and appropriately stored and   organized in a timely manner to ensure food safety.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen equipment   

Provides support and guidance to volunteers in the kitchen during mealtimes and encourages other ST volunteer involvement opportunities   

Ensures that the kitchen/equipment/food and volunteers are fully in compliance with health regulations   

Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, prep area, storage area, laundry room and utility room
Washes pots, pans and dishes, as needed  

Secures the kitchen at all times   

Ensures all trash is removed from the kitchen   

Supports ST fundraising efforts through participation in events and other ways as needed   

Assists in clean-up of the kitchen area and dining   room as needed    

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in required training and development   activities   

Fully cooperates with the organization's   compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) program   

Creates a safe work environment and uses sound judgement in interactions with clients and staff to maintain safety    

Reports to work on time daily and use time clock   appropriately   

Performs other related duties as assigned  

 MISSION & VALUES:

Foster a safe and inclusive environment that   promotes solidarity among clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters.   

Approaches work decisions with sound personal and   professional ethics.    

Encourage diverse perspectives and contributions   to enhance program effectiveness and community impact.   

Uphold a welcoming atmosphere for all individuals, ensuring every person is treated with dignity and kindness.   

Promote an inclusive culture that respects and   values each individual's unique experiences and background.   

Build and sustain trust within the community as a   dependable resource for individuals in need.   

Collaborate with internal and external partners   to create and implement innovative solutions to community challenges.   Teamwork (Treats all team members with respect. Is effective and flexible as a team member, communicates and works   collaboratively with others within the organization)    

Required: Minimum of 1 year experience working in a kitchen or dining room environment. 

Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen or dining room environment with food preparation skills. Experience working with vulnerable populations

Required License/Certification: Valid Driver's License. Food Handler certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols   

Excellent communication skills   

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines   effectively.   

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to   work collaboratively with diverse teams.   

Strong problem-solving skills and good judgement   

Empathic   

Ability to remain calm in stressful   environments.    

Organizational skills with an attention to detail   

Customer service skills with ability to put client first   

Effective team member   

Self- starter   

Reliable and flexible    

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is in commercial dining room setting. This dining room may or may not include heating and air conditioning controls. This dining room may or may not have a window. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. This position may be active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.

UNIFORM/DRESS REQUIREMENTS:

Standard company dress code

Acknowledgements

I have reviewed this Job Description form with my   supervisor and understand its contents. I further understand that the Job   Description form does not constitute an employment agreement between the   employer and employee and that the job description is subject to change.