Kitchen Assistant: Meals Prep, Safety & Delivery

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation is seeking a kitchen assistant to prepare meals for the Title VI program and support dietary needs. This role requires basic kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. You will work with the program director to plan menus and maintain sanitation and inventory.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, record-keeping, and occasional meal delivery to fill in for transporters. All new hires will undergo drug screening and background checks post-hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Six months of kitchen-related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for Title VI program.
• Prepares menus in advance to meet dietary needs of elderly and employees.
• Prepares food supply lists for Program Director to order.
• Raw food handling and related kitchen duties.
• Procures kitchen supplies, utensils and staples.
• Maintains sanitation, health, safety and proper food storage; performs daily temperature checks.
• Keeps records: daily meal counts, meal sign-in sheets, and units of service; surveys likes/dislikes periodically.
• May deliver meals when needed to fill in for transporters.
• Works as a team in the kitchen with the assistant cook.
• Post-hire drug screen and background check are required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kaw Nation is seeking a kitchen assistant to prepare meals for the Title VI program and support dietary needs. This role requires basic kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. You will work with the program director to plan menus and maintain sanitation and inventory.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, record-keeping, and occasional meal delivery to fill in for transporters. All new hires will undergo drug screening and background checks post-hire.