Kitchen Helper

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking a kitchen helper to assist in preparing meals for diverse populations and to support bulk meal distribution.

This role emphasizes following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health regulations, with no weekend work and a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related kitchen experience in a health care facility, school, or restaurant.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and scale quantities.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations.
• Ability to train, supervise, and direct staff and volunteers.
• Professional demeanor and personal hygiene practices.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals to serve or package for various populations.
• Transport meals in bulk to satellite meal sites.
• Represent LSS MN in a professional manner and promote a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Quantity cooking

Health regulations

Food safety

Train & supervise

Job description

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!

This role offers a flexible schedule, NO weekends and plays a huge role in your local community!

This position will assist in preparing meals to serve or package for various populations from youth to adult and/or transport in bulk to satellite meal sites.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of equivalent experience in a full-service kitchen in a health care facility, school or restaurant.


• Knowledge of quantity cooking: the ability to follow standardized recipes and convert measurements to accommodate the number of meals needed.


• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils usage.


• Knowledge of Health Department regulations.


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, train, supervise, and direct site staff and volunteers.


• Represent LSS in a professional manner through adhering to dress code and personal hygiene practices.


• Represent LSS as the provider of this service, engaging with diners to promote a welcoming and inviting atmosphere


• Valid driver’s license preferred

The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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