Kitchen Assistant

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?

Catholic Charities is the place for you!

Kitchen Assistant (on-call/casual)

St Paul Opportunity Center

The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.

As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways – preventing poverty, meeting basic needs in times of crisis, and creating pathways out of poverty.

WAGE RANGE: $18.00-$18.40/hour

JOB SUMMARY: Catholic Charities is seeking a self-motivated individual who is compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware to work as a Kitchen Assistant at its St Paul Opportunity Center location.

Under the direction of the on-site Chef/Supervisor, this individual is responsible for assisting in and maintaining the Food Service areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, dishwashing, floor cleaning, equipment and area cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the kitchen, and proper receiving and storage of incoming product.

They will assist Chef and Volunteers in maintaining the kitchen, dining room and all food, small wares and equipment storage areas and organization of same.

The position includes the ability to interact and provide good customer service to Catholic Charities clients and volunteers, and maintain a good working relationship with shelter, housing and program staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to operate commercial dishwashing equipment, and three sink cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
2. Proper usage of Chemicals in equipment and areas, as trained.
3. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and the dining room area.
4. Assists in stocking of food supplies, including stocking and rotating of food in all storage areas.
5. Holidays and weekends may be required.
6. Responsible for completing required trainings, attending workshops, and staff development as coordinated with supervisor for ongoing development of job-related skills.
7. Assists in the responsibility of kitchen maintenance, security of equipment and product, health and safety standards, and procedures in accordance with health department standards.
8. Responsible for washing and putting away dishes, pots and pans, and other small wares.
9. Assisting with dining room set-up and breakdown, as well as server set-up and breakdown.
10. Responsible for completing any required checklists.
11. May serve meals when needed.
12. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year of food service experience in large volume kitchen required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working with diverse client population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with weekends.
• Must complete food handlers’ training
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: On-Call/Casual; Hourly; Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

CPR

Driving

Lifting up to 25 lbs. without assistance

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Lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance

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Physically restraining clients

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Updated: 4/11/2024.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.