Kitchen Technician

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Kitchen Technician at Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge will support daily meal service, ensuring safe, reliable food preparation and respectful service for neighbors in need.

This full-time, onsite role helps keep the kitchen running smoothly for guests, volunteers, and staff. You will rotate through prep, storage, and dining areas, especially around peak meal times, while maintaining high sanitation standards and following health regulations.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification required or preferred.
• 1 year cooking experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Respect and support of Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul traditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and service support.
• Store and label food properly; manage stock and rotate inventory.
• Maintain kitchen, dining, and storage cleanliness per sanitation standards.
• Follow health department regulations and food safety practices.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Cooking experience

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Respect Catholic Church traditions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Kitchen Technician, you’ll help make a difference by supporting our mission through reliable, safe meal service for neighbors in need. This full-time, onsite role keeps our kitchen running smoothly so guests, volunteers, and staff are served with dignity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and service support
• Store and label food properly; manage stock and rotate inventory
• Maintain kitchen, dining, and storage cleanliness per sanitation standards
• Follow health department regulations and food safety practices
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment safely

Required qualifications/skills:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Food Safety Certification preferred
• 1 year cooking experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in temperature extremes
• Respect and support of the teaching and traditions of the Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul

If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful impact in Baton Rouge.

A Typical Shift

You’ll rotate through weekly assignments, moving between prep, storage areas, and the dining room as needs change. The pace can surge around meal times, so you’ll stay focused while working in close quarters and navigating hot cook lines and cold storage. Throughout the day, you’ll interact with a wide mix of donors, volunteers, community members, guests, and coworkers—welcoming people, answering questions, and helping the space feel orderly and respectful. You’ll wrap up by helping reset the kitchen and dining areas so the next service starts ready and safe.

Your Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); paid time off; and employee discounts.