Nutrition Services Kitchen Specialist

Ogden-Weber Chamber; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Holiday pay, PTO, FMLA after 12 months

Employee wellness program

Staff development opportunities

Starting wage $16.99/hour

Job summary

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership is hiring a Nutrition Services Worker to support young children by preparing and serving nutritious meals, keeping a clean, safe kitchen, and ensuring food service standards are met.

The role requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school diploma and at least one year in food service are expected, with Utah driver’s license and food handler permit preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and have at least one year of food service or cooking experience.
• Ability to maintain strict sanitation, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times.
• Current food handler’s permit, or must be able to obtain.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License, or must be able to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service, including cooking and preparation, following USDA Regulations and the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Set up dish area, sweep and mop floors, wash dishes, glassware, and pans, empty trash and clean receptacles, keep area clean, maintain proper sanitation at all times, set up and break down all equipment used.
• Inventory and inspect kitchen facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Make food deliveries off-site. Maintain proper temperatures and time frames when delivering off-site.
• Communicate and coordinate with OWCAP staff to assist in ensuring quality nutrition services, including field trip requests.
• Acquire knowledge and implement policies as they pertain to federal, state and local regulations.
• Attend assigned meetings and trainings.

Skills

Organized

Dependable

Attention to detail

Unselfish

Approachable

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership is hiring a Nutrition Services Worker to support young children by preparing and serving nutritious meals, keeping a clean, safe kitchen, and ensuring food service standards are met.

The role requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school diploma and at least one year in food service are expected, with Utah driver’s license and food handler permit preferred.