Kitchen Support Technician

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a dependable Kitchen Support Technician for part-time evening shifts. The role includes dishwashing, sanitation, meal prep help, and assisting volunteers to ensure a complete, welcoming dinner for neighbors in need.

Reporting to Food Services leadership, you’ll work with staff and volunteers to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area, handling routine duties and safety procedures after hours.

Formación

• Experience in dishwashing, janitorial, warehouse, or food-service is preferred but not required; training available.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification after hire if not already certified.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as primary evening support for dinner meal operations.
• Assist volunteers with meal prep and service; step in when staff are unavailable.
• Prepare additional food as directed to meet portions and menu needs.
• Help adjust meal quantities to minimize waste and shortages.
• Set up serving line, restock items, and assist with cleanup and supplies.
• Operate the commercial dishwasher safely and keep areas sanitary.
• Report equipment issues, shortages, or safety concerns to leadership.
• Create a calm, welcoming environment for neighbors, volunteers, and staff.

Conocimientos

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Team player

Food service

Educación

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Herramientas

Commercial dishwasher

Descripción del empleo

Kitchen Support Technician
Part-Time | Evenings (including weekends)
Hours may vary based on operational needs, special events, staffing, or organizational priorities.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and service-minded Kitchen Support Technician to support our evening kitchen and dinner meal operations. In this hands-on role, you will help make sure every neighbor we serve receives a complete, welcoming meal, stepping in when volunteers are unavailable or when extra food preparation is needed.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food Services, the Kitchen Support Technician serves as a key evening support person. You will handle dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, support dinner service, assist with meal preparation, and help volunteers understand the evening workflow. You will work closely with kitchen staff, volunteers, Guest Advocates, and other team members to keep the kitchen and dining room clean, organized, safe, and hospitable, and to carry out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul with dignity, care, and respect.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a primary evening support person for dinner meal operations.
• Assist volunteers with meal preparation and service, and step in when scheduled volunteers don’t arrive or support is insufficient.
• Prepare additional food as directed by Food Services leadership when more portions are needed, including sides, salads, or other appropriate items.
• Help adjust meal quantities and use available food wisely to minimize shortages and waste.
• Assist with serving line setup, replenishment, breakdown, and cleanup, and restock trays, utensils, beverages, and other service items.
• Operate the commercial dishwasher safely, and wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep dishwashing, sink, and kitchen work areas clean, organized, and sanitary throughout meal service.
• Properly handle trash, recycling, and food waste, and follow food safety, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Welcome and support evening Neighbors at the Table volunteers and Guest Advocates, helping them understand dinner workflow, assigned tasks, and basic food safety expectations.
• Complete end-of-evening cleaning and closing duties so the kitchen is ready for the next day's operations.
• Promptly report equipment problems, maintenance needs, supply shortages, unsafe conditions, or food safety concerns to Food Services leadership.
• Help create a calm, welcoming, and respectful environment for neighbors, volunteers, and staff, consistent with the mission and Vincentian values of St. Vincent de Paul.

Who We're Looking For

• Someone who is dependable, punctual, and takes pride in keeping a kitchen clean and running smoothly.
• A service-minded team player who treats neighbors, volunteers, coworkers, and guests with dignity, patience, and respect.
• A candidate with prior dishwashing, janitorial, warehouse, or food-service experience. This is preferred but not required; we’re happy to train the right person.
• A person who holds a ServSafe Food Handler Certification, or is willing to obtain it after hire.
• A person who can follow food safety, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Someone who stays calm and organized during busy meal periods and adapts to changing meal service needs.
• A collaborative communicator who works well with staff, volunteers, and diverse populations.
• A candidate who is able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, and reach; lift and carry up to approximately 40 pounds; push and pull carts and racks; and work around hot equipment, water, cleaning chemicals, and wet floors.
• Someone available to work evenings, with weekend work as needed based on meal service needs.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. If you are looking for meaningful part-time work where your effort helps ensure every neighbor receives a warm, complete meal.