Kitchen Prep Staff

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Hurley Heights (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision & Dental

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is hiring for a part-time Food Preparation position based in Hurley Heights, Delaware. The role includes preparing a variety of foods and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, as well as occasional meal delivery to program sites.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, understanding of food preparation, and good communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off after certain requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred, but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years and no more than 5 points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to supervisors' instructions.
• Deliver meals to locations throughout Sussex and Kent County as needed.

Skills

Food preparation fundamentals

Understanding of food allergies

Basic mathematical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Position Summary

This position requires the performance of a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as prepping hot and cold foods for packaging of meal components and occasional delivery of meals to program sites when necessary. The role supports the Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager in a kitchen operation that prepares daily meals to be delivered to youth program sites in Sussex and Kent counties. Meals are prepared under the nutritional guidelines specified in the USDA and State of Delaware youth food service programs. The position requires strict compliance with food safety and overall sanitary guidelines as directed by federal, state, and kitchen manager regulations.

Essential Functions

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Ensure ingredients are tagged, date‑labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively.
• Portion, wrap, and package the food in preparation for meal deliveries.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Wash and prepare food products for cooking or serving.
• Maintain logs to track quantity of ingredients and supplies.
• Work on prep lines to assemble meal components.
• Deliver meals to locations throughout Sussex and Kent County as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred, but not required.
• Serve Safe certification required within first 90 days of employment.
• Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
• Sound understanding of food allergies and foodborne illnesses.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years and no more than 5 points on driving record.

Working Conditions

• Position requires occasional pushing of cart, bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent light to moderate lifting.

Work Hours: 7 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Hours may vary according to the production needs of the kitchen. Occasional evening or weekends may be required).

PT Employee Benefits Incentives

Medical Benefits

• Part‑time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines.
• 1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.

Vision & Dental

• Part‑time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines.
• 1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.