Kitchen Aide - Weekends (Friday to Tuesday 11a - 7p) (47453)

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter seeks a Kitchen Aide to play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to the residents in a clean and sanitary environment.

Essential duties include preparing meals per menu, maintaining sanitary conditions, inventory, and assisting with donations, with a focus on following shelter policies and procedures. High school diploma required and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, patience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to thrive in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in use of computers and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well balanced and sufficient meals in a timely fashion and according to the posted menu.
• Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident's special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.).
• Take the necessary steps so that all food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions.
• Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.
• Maintain a posted grocery list of items to be purchased and assist with picking up food donations, commodities, etc. as needed.
• Sort, organize, and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and countertops clean and floors swept and mopped.
• Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed.
• Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, griddle, fryers, cabinets, pantries and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Adhere to all shelter policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Flexibility

Reliability

Patience

Communication

Computers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 12R22 - Bentonville, AR 72713, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, THE POSITION:

The Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Kitchen Aide to play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to the residents of the organization in a clean and sanitary environment, while embracing and upholding our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well balanced and sufficient meals in a timely fashion and according to the posted menu.
• Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident's special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.).
• Take the necessary steps so that all food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions.
• Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.
• Maintain a posted grocery list of items to be purchased and assist with picking up food donations, commodities, etc. as needed.
• Sort, organize, and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and countertops clean and floors swept and mopped.
• Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed.
• Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, griddle, fryers, cabinets, pantries and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Adhere to all shelter policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, patience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to thrive in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in use of computers and software.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer commercial kitchen experience or training in the food service industry.
• Prior experience cooking meals from scratch in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Have a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

• Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
• Must submit to pre-employment a drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed.
• Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicles for shelter business.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children's Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
• Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NWACS offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary based on experience.