Commissary Kitchen Prep & Service Specialist

Hearty Helpings, Inc.; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearty Helpings, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a reliable food prep associate to perform a wide range of duties in the commissary kitchen, including preparing hot and cold dishes, salads, and bakery items as appropriate.

You will follow safety and sanitation guidelines while maintaining quality and pace in a fast, noisy environment. The role requires reading and following instructions, operating cooking equipment, lifting up to 60 pounds, and enduring hot or cold conditions; you will support

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow directions.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Works in hot or cold conditions for long periods.
• Can handle temperature extremes.
• Able to work with gluten, dairy, and raw proteins (including pork).
• Must work in hot, damp environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, dressings, and other items.
• Follows procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; selects utensils and sets steam line to proper temperature.
• Assists with food preparation using production equipment as required.
• Follows safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure quality food service.
• Attends to equipment and supplies, detects spoiled or unattractive food, and handles defective items.
• Assists with mission work including distribution tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hearty Helpings, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a reliable food prep associate to perform a wide range of duties in the commissary kitchen, including preparing hot and cold dishes, salads, and bakery items as appropriate.

You will follow safety and sanitation guidelines while maintaining quality and pace in a fast, noisy environment. The role requires reading and following instructions, operating cooking equipment, lifting up to 60 pounds, and enduring hot or cold conditions; you will support