Kitchen Aide/Part-time Weekends

Homeless Solutions, Inc.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with company-paid

On-site work

Job summary

Homeless Solutions, Inc. is seeking a part-time Kitchen Aide to support weekend operations at our Morris Township kitchen. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8:00 pm, interacting with volunteers and residents to plan, prepare, and serve meals.

On-site work, reporting to the Volunteer Manager, with a focus on safe, compliant operations. Salary is $18.00 per hour. The position includes eligibility for a 401k and requires reliable transportation and attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in residential settings is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Food service/handling or kitchen experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic technology skills including Microsoft Suite.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Regular on-site attendance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support volunteer groups planning, preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure safe, efficient processes for cleaning and storing food service items.
• Interact with shelter guests and oversee volunteer mealtimes.
• Complete/maintain ServSafe training certifications.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Basic technology skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Homeless Solutions' motto is: "A Hand UP, Not a HandOUT". As an organization celebrating 42 years of service to our community, we pride ourselves in providing people in need with the tools they need to succeed.

Our Kitchen Aide will be responsible for supporting the weekend operations on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8:00 pm at our Main Housing facility kitchen in Morris Township, NJ, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations. Additionally, this opportunity fulfills the key function of interacting with the many volunteers who support the organization by planning, preparing and serving meals to our residential clients. This part-time, on-site, hourly role reports to the Volunteer Manager.

Offered at $18.00/hr

Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Greet and support volunteer groups as they plan, prepare and serve meals, including emergency light food prep coverage for volunteer absences or other emergent situations.
• Complete safe and efficient processes related to cleaning and storing all food service items and equipment including cleaning of the kitchen facility.
• Interact with shelter guests, calling them to meals at appropriate times and oversee interactions with volunteers during mealtimes
• Complete/maintain current ServSafe training certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with residential settings / multi-dwelling housing facilities is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain ServSafe certification and other required trainings. Food service/handling, dishwashing or other kitchen experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to independently prioritize tasks and balance multiple priorities in a face paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience for autonomous and independent decision making while working as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to positively represent the organization to external stakeholders.
• Basic technology skills, including use of Microsoft Suite products
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying supplies, up to 40 pounds.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and reliable transportation are required during the scheduled hours for this position, including during inclement weather.
• Physically abilities as related to the role and detailed in full job description.

Part time staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match.

HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility. The Kitchen Aide will have the opportunity to be part of positive change in the lives of the residents in our communities.

• Satisfactory results of applicable periodic background checks is a requirement.

Salary: $18.00 per hour