Community Kitchen Assistant — Large-Volume Food Service

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul And Minneapolis; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at the St. Paul Opportunity Center to support high-volume kitchen operations in Saint Paul, MN. This 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) position requires a compassionate, team-oriented individual with food-service experience.

Under the supervision of the on-site Chef/Supervisor, you will assist with dishwashing, food handling, dining room setup, and safe storage of supplies, while delivering friendly service to clients and volunteers.

Qualifications

• One year of food-service experience in a large-volume or commercial kitchen.
• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and three-sink cleaning/sanitizing systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room areas.
• Stock and rotate food supplies in all storage areas.
• Attend required trainings and staff development activities.
• Assist with kitchen maintenance, safety, and adherence to health regulations.
• Wash and put away dishes, pots, pans, and small wares.
• Assist with dining-room setup and breakdown.
• Complete assigned checklists and logs.
• Serve meals as needed.

Skills

Capacity to lift 50 pounds

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job description

Catholic Charities is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at the St. Paul Opportunity Center to support high-volume kitchen operations in Saint Paul, MN. This 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) position requires a compassionate, team-oriented individual with food-service experience.

Under the supervision of the on-site Chef/Supervisor, you will assist with dishwashing, food handling, dining room setup, and safe storage of supplies, while delivering friendly service to clients and volunteers.