KITCHEN ASSISTANT - PT HARMONY HOUSE

VOA Northern Rockies; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily food service in a rural treatment facility. The role follows Wyoming Department of Health standards and emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.

The position involves meal prep, inventory, and regular cleaning, with on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development within VOA's supportive culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must have a Food Safety Certificate or obtain within two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Prepare weekly menu and shopping list.
• Receive and store all food deliveries.
• Monitor kitchen stock supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
• Ensure kitchen and dining room are clean and meet health standard requirements.
• Perform weekly and monthly deep cleaning.

Skills

Effective communicator

Respectful professional

Dealing with confrontation

Work under pressure

Cost-conscious

Confidentiality

Servant leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Food Safety Certificate (or within 2 weeks)

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Cheyenne

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Date: February 2025

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions, offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for food service duties in a rural treatment facility. This position performs all duties in accordance with Wyoming Department of Health standards.

Essential Functions

• Assist with meal preparation
• Prepare weekly menu and shopping list
• Receive and store all food deliveries
• Monitor kitchen stock supplies and maintain adequate inventory
• Ensure kitchen and dining room are clean and meet health standard requirements
• Perform weekly and monthly deep cleaning

Competencies

• Effective communicator; assertive when necessary
• Respectful and professional with all residents
• Ability to deal with confrontation in a calm and positive manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines
• Cost-conscious
• Confidential with patient information
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a rural treatment facility kitchen, routinely using standard kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, mixers, dishwashers, and knives.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Sufficient close vision is needed to be able to perform duties such as check appearance of food, use a food processor, measure ingredients, read, write, and take food temperatures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Travel

Some travel is expected

Required Education, Experience Or Eligibility Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have a Food Safety Certificate or obtain the same within two weeks of employment.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Cooking and catering experience
• Institutional cooking experience

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475