Kitchen Assistant (COA Riverwest) – Eligible for Hiring Bonus

COA Youth & Family Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 hiring bonus after 90 days

Job summary

COA Youth & Family Centers is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant in Milwaukee, primarily at the Riverwest Center. You will assist with food preparation, meal distribution to classrooms, and kitchen cleaning, while complying with CACFP/SFSP standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid certification, and a willingness to engage with youth from underserved communities. Duties include safe food handling and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience or desire to interact with youth from underserved areas.
• Preferred: Experience in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen with food prep, distribution, and cleaning.
• Ensure portions are correct and utensils are sanitized.
• Distribute meals to classrooms and assist in daily meal service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible

Independent work

Pressure management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

This position is eligible for a $500 hiring bonus after 90 days and successful completion of onboarding process.

Department: Kitchen

FLSA Status: Non exempt

Reports to: Food & Nutrition Service Manager

Direct reports: None

Driver Status: N/A

Primary Location: COA Riverwest Center, 909 E Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee 53212.

Pay: $17.00/hour

Mission

COA Youth & Family Centers nurtures children, supports families, and builds strong and resilient communities – one child, one family, one community at a time.

Summary

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday

This position is responsible for assisting in kitchen with food prep, distribution, and cleaning.

Main Job Responsibilities

Goal: Ensure compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and any other applicable standards.

• Correct portions, clean and sanitized meal service area and utensils, safe food handling procedures, and measured distribution of food.
• Assist in the daily operations of the meal service to include but not limited to; food preparation, distributing meals to classrooms, doing dishes, cleanup of all areas of kitchen.
• Use all instruments and machines in a safe and correct manner.

Other

Goal: Model appropriate behavior at all times. This includes developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with coworkers, children, and caregivers.

Attend meetings and training, as required.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR / First Aid certification
• Experience or desire to interact with youth from underserved areas
• Preferred: Experience in cooking

Skills/Personal Qualities/Attitude

• Embody COA Values with a passion for serving others.
• Philosophical compatibility with COA mission and youth development methods.
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships. Cultural competency. Respect for diversity of all types.
• Flexibility to work in different areas. Is a team player.
• Works well independently and under pressure.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical requirements are the ability to:

• Sit, stand, kneel, crouch, and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Handle exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and assist in case of an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).

These characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while preforming the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job. It is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. In other words, other duties as assigned.