Culinary Assistant - Full Time

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations within the Culinary Department. The role assists with multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe Culinary Center in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, packaging, inventory management, and helping with special events.

Qualifications

• Culinary training or equivalent work experience.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit issued by the Tulsa County Health Department.
• Attention to detail.
• Clean driving record checked through DMV.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Team player and able to work with diverse groups.
• Must be available to work morning shifts, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation, cooking, and packaging for Culinary Programs.
• Seal and package prepared meals for freezing and distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the commercial kitchen, demonstration kitchen, and supporting facilities.
• Assist with inventory management, including organization of coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Follow Tulsa County Health Department codes and internal food safety and tracking procedures.
• Assist with cooking and plating food for Culinary Center programs and special events.
• Support culinary volunteer staffing, including assisting with volunteer shifts as needed.
• Assist with daily opening and closing kitchen tasks.
• Support dishwashing, trash removal, recycling, and breakdown of boxes.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef, Director of Culinary Services, or Chief Culinary Officer.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Organize & prioritize

Team player / work with diverse groups

Multitask handling

Collaborate or work independently

Safety-conscious, attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

The Culinary Assistant works collaboratively within the Food Bank’s Culinary Department to support daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations. This role assists with multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized Culinary Center in compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily food preparation, cooking, and packaging for Culinary Programs.
• Seal and package prepared meals for freezing and distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the commercial kitchen, demonstration kitchen, and supporting facilities.
• Assist with inventory management, including organization of coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Follow Tulsa County Health Department codes and internal food safety and tracking procedures.
• Assist with cooking and plating food for Culinary Center programs and special events.
• Support culinary volunteer staffing, including assisting with volunteer shifts as needed.
• Assist with daily opening and closing kitchen tasks.
• Support dishwashing, trash removal, recycling, and breakdown of boxes.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef, Director of Culinary Services, or Chief Culinary Officer.

Position Requirements

• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Maintain Great Hygiene
• Culinary training or equivalent work experience
• Current Food Handler’s Permit issued by the Tulsa County Health Department
• Attention to detail.
• Clean driving record checked through DMV.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and be a team player.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Must be available to work morning shifts, evenings and weekends.

Required Personal Characteristics:

• A desire to fulfill the Food Bank’s mission and uphold its core values.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• A desire to be a part of an innovative, entrepreneurial organization with the ability to prioritize, move quickly, and maintain strong follow-through in a dynamic environment.
• The intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of volunteer and volunteer leaders, staff, and other constituents.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels and a solid commitment to teamwork.

Additional Requirements:

NOTE: Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 50 lbs. repetitively, perceive depth, sit for extended periods, use a computer, work with others, work alone, work long or irregular hours and travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Successful candidates are required to pass a drug screen and background check.