Kitchen Staff - Part-Time - Under 25 Hours

The Road Home; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Road Home seeks compassionate Kitchen Staff to support operations in a critical role. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure food safety, and maintain kitchen cleanliness, contributing to our mission of ending homelessness. This part-time position requires strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food planning and preparation, ensuring proper food handling practices.
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions of kitchen facilities.
• Serve as person in charge when Kitchen Manager is not on-site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Current Food Handlers Permit or willing to obtain

Job description

Who We Are

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community.We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community.

The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our mission to help people experiencing homelessness is strengthened by a highly qualified team with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life who share our passion for ending homelessness, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we can create a supportive environment where every voice is heard, and every person has the opportunity to succeed.

JOB SUMMARY

At the direction of the Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Staff will assist in the operation of kitchen duties, including assisting with food planning and preparation, ensuring proper food handling practices, food and kitchen clean-up, and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of the facilities and equipment. The Lead Kitchen Staff will serve as the person in charge when the Kitchen Manager is not on-site, and direct meal service, clean-up and assignments as needed.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Location
Pamela Atkinson Resource Center

3380 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119

Reports to
Kitchen Manager

Position Status
Part-Time, Under 25 Hours

Shift
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4 pm- 6:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6:30 pm

Grade/Starting Salary
Grade 3/$15.75/hour

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Kitchen Duties

• Assists in developing menu plans in collaboration with delivered meals
• Ensures meals are served at scheduled times each day.
• Collaborates with Volunteer Coordinator to provide the clear direction of food services and general overall operation of the kitchen with the kitchen volunteers and teach safe food handling practices.
• Assists all kitchen volunteers in duties related to the kitchen and to meet all cleanliness standards when performing food related tasks, teach safe food handling practices; ex: appropriate clothing and footwear, hairnets, gloves or aprons.

• Maintains/organizes kitchen, food storage locations, and all equipment to ensure all is in proper working order and to meet all Health Department standards.
• Assists Kitchen Manager in the oversight of food storage and food handling practices to maintain the kitchen and food service areas according to safe food handling regulations.
• Develops positive relationships with centers volunteers, guests, and other agency staff.
• Acts as a member of a cohesive team.
• Clean and maintain floor drains weekly.

Promoting Best Practice

• Demonstrates awareness and desire to understand diverse populations.
• Ability to contribute to the Agency's commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
• Willingness to understand that housing first, harm reduction, low barrier access to resources is best practice and essential to our mission at The Road Home.
• Ability to set and maintain good boundaries, using Trauma-Informed Care as a guideline
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Willing to be a proactive member of a team.
• Ability to work from a Trauma-Informed Care framework.
• Familiarity with the Housing First philosophy.
• Ability to work with community partners.
• Self-starter and self-directed.
• Ability to accept direction from Supervisor.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Current Food Handlers Permit or willing to obtain one within one month of hiring
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred

Physical and Equipment Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk two or more hours at a time
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment