Full-Time Senior Center Kitchen Assistant — Community Meals

Community Action Team, Inc.; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Team, Inc. seeks a dependable Senior Center Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations for older adults. You will help with food prep, inventory, sanitation, and ensuring a welcoming dining experience in the center.

Requirements include an Oregon Food Handler's Card, background check, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and proficiency with Word and Excel. Full-time, on-site schedule 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 6:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon Food Handler's Card required and must be maintained.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in a commercial/institutional kitchen environment preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation according to approved menus and standardized recipes.
• Assist with inventory management and maintenance of food storage areas.
• Receive, unpack, label, store, date, and rotate food products and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas, equipment, appliances, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and dishwashing stations.
• Perform routine cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, cleaning equipment, and laundering kitchen linens.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Provide courteous and professional service to participants, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to support daily meal service.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Community Action Team, Inc. seeks a dependable Senior Center Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations for older adults. You will help with food prep, inventory, sanitation, and ensuring a welcoming dining experience in the center.

Requirements include an Oregon Food Handler's Card, background check, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and proficiency with Word and Excel. Full-time, on-site schedule 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 6:00 AM–3:00 PM.