Kitchen Worker ON-CALL-11-190 - SC/Camp Daley and Gilmore

The Salvation Army Southern California; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization seeks an On-Call Kitchen Worker in Calabasas, CA. Responsibilities include assisting in food service operations, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, and ensuring food safety standards. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a California Food Handlers Certificate. This position involves teamwork and may require working irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age required.
• Ability to perform tasks while standing for long periods.
• Background check required as per Protect the Mission policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service program.
• Set up food supplies and utensils for dining hall.
• Clean and maintain all food preparation areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic food handling safety

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Visual and auditory safety monitoring

Physical endurance for long tasks

Education

California Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Worker ON-CALL-11-190 - SC/Camp Daley and Gilmore

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Position Summary

A Kitchen Worker is part of a group of staff who works as a team and rotate responsibilities. They provide assistance in serving food, setting up the dining hall, and cleaning the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service program
• Set up food supplies and utensils for dining hall food distribution
• Store food and leftovers at proper temperature and proper storage locations
• Serve the food
• Clean and maintain all food preparation storage equipment
• Prepare and store food according to camp and health code procedures
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of food room, dish room, equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and food preparation areas
• Keep kitchen cupboards, walls, and countertops wiped clean and sanitize daily
• Assist in the preparation of food
• Follow rotating schedule set by Dining Room Supervisor
• Protect the health & safety of guests & staff
• Be responsible for the safety and upkeep of the dish room
• Stack, wash & store dishes and upkeep of dish room, prep room & kitchen floors
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Assist in the supervision of on-call staff and/or internsip staff
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Camp Director or his designate

Working Conditions

• Tie back hair and use head cover as designated by the Food Service Manager
• Wash hands regularly throughout shift
• Wear a clean apron while working
• Dress should be appropriate and modest and should not include the following:
• No tank tops.
• No clothing that reveals mid-drifts or cleavage
• No clothes worn that others can see boxers or underwear.
• NO OPEN TOE OR OPEN BACK SHOES!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Work as a team player
• Knowledge of basic food handling safety standards
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, pull and carry objects such as chairs, dish racks, tables, etc.
• California Food Handlers Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Ability to walk, stand, bend and stretch
• Ability to lift, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment.
• Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods
• Physical ability and endurance to perform tasks while standing for long periods of time (60 minutes or more)
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury).
• Willing to work in a camp setting and work irregular hours.
• Background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures. Employment is contingent upon passing background check. Must take Protect the Mission training.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations