Kitchen Sub

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a substitute Kitchen Aide to support meal service at the Waterville and Skowhegan locations. This as-needed role assists the Cook with food prep, serves meals to children and adults, and helps maintain CACFP compliance and kitchen safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in food service, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ServSafe preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service operation.
• Knowledge of food safety sanitation regulations; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to perform physical activities as needed.
• Pass a physical examination and background checks including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Cook with food preparation for meals, meetings and catering.
• Adheres to CACFP, Head Start, and Child Care guidelines for meals.
• Transports food and dishes to meal settings and meeting rooms.
• Maintains kitchen safety and sanitation per OSHA and ServSafe standards.
• Assists with food and supply orders.
• Supports interdisciplinary work and collaboration.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a substitute Kitchen Aide for both our Waterville and Skowhegan Locations. This is varied hour, as needed position.

• Assists the Cook with food preparation for meals, meetings and catering ensuring foods provided are attractive, appealing and of good quality.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and preparation for children’s meals for consistent quality.
• Ensures food quantities and food components for children’s meals meet Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulatory compliance, Child Care and are reflective of Head Start philosophies.
• Transports food and dishes to and from mealtime setting and meeting rooms, as assigned assuring timely delivery and pick-up.
• Ensures Kitchen Safety and Sanitation. Indicators include: Following established standards/regulations of CACFP, Head Start, Child Care, OSHA and ServSafe for food safety and sanitation. Uses kitchen equipment safely and informs supervisor if not operating properly and of potential repairs.
• Assists with food and supply orders.
• Supports Interdisciplinary Work and Collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food service operation
• Knowledge of food/safety sanitation regulations; ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Ability to lift 50 pound containers and packages, and to regularly sit, speak, listen, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to pass a physical examination, background checks including fingerprinting