Bilingual Kitchen Assistant for Early Childhood Meals

Relief Nursery, Inc.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Sick leave accrual

Lunch break

Cell phone allowance

Professional development funds

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Relief Nursery, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE non-exempt) in Springfield, Oregon. Hours run Tue–Thu, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, supervised by the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program Supervisor.

Starting wage range is $19.95–$21.45, depending upon qualifications. Responsibilities include food preparation, plating meals for classrooms, accommodating dietary needs, and assisting with safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 6 months relevant food service work or volunteer experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, dependability and flexibility.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation, storage techniques and sanitary procedures.
• Valid Food Handlers card or commitment to obtain prior to hire.
• Ability to read, write, and do simple mathematical calculations.
• Computer skills to include email, calendar management, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks, such as washing and chopping fruits and vegetables or assembling ingredients.
• Assist with the assembling and plating of meals for classrooms and family-style service, including assembly of food carts.
• Prepare breakfast and lunch for classrooms in absence of Food Service Coordinator.
• Accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and cultural considerations as directed, ensuring strict allergy-safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with state licensing regulations, health department standards, and organizational policies.
• Follow all required food safety procedures, including proper handwashing, temperature checks, food storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots and pans, food preparation surfaces, appliances, and kitchen equipment.
• Properly dispose of waste and recycling and maintain pest-prevention practices.
• Receive, unpack, and store food deliveries according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain organized storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintain accurate records and coordinate orders to support program operations.
• Maintain current food handler’s card and complete required health and safety trainings.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including proper lifting and equipment use.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and program staff as part of a team-based early childhood environment.
• Relate tactfully, confidently, sensitively and non-judgmentally with young children, their families, and other staff members.
• Assist with laundry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support program operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Food service experience

Teamwork

Emotional maturity

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Computer skills

Background check clearance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Relief Nursery, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE non-exempt) in Springfield, Oregon. Hours run Tue–Thu, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, supervised by the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program Supervisor.

Starting wage range is $19.95–$21.45, depending upon qualifications. Responsibilities include food preparation, plating meals for classrooms, accommodating dietary needs, and assisting with safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.