On Call Kitchen Aide

Kitsap Community Resources; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Community Impact

Job summary

An established community-focused organization seeks a dedicated On Call Kitchen Substitute to support meal services for seniors and children. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the community while enjoying a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, ensuring food quality, and delivering meals to various sites. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in commercial food services while working alongside a compassionate team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to contribute to meaningful work, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of food service experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and delivery to various sites.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dishes.
• Verify accuracy of food packing and assist cooks as needed.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Personal Cleanliness and Hygiene

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Food Service Van

Job description

The On Call Kitchen Substitute position is perfect for someone who is passionate about community; ensuring seniors and young children receive their meals daily at home and in classrooms. This position provides a flexible schedule, is great for early morning workers, and is an introduction to commercial food services.

Reports to: Food Service Manager

Job Type: On Call, Non-Exempt

Availability: Flexibility needed between 4:30am- 3:30pm Monday- Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

KCR's kitchen staff prepares meals for Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Naval Daycares, and Senior Citizen Centers. The On-Call Kitchen Substitute is responsible for all aspects of meal service including but not limited to assisting the cooks with food preparation, food quality and quantity, plating, packaging, storage, sanitation, dishwashing, and service to a variety of customers which includes driving the food service van to deliver meals to several sites. After a 2-week training period, the On Call Kitchen Substitute will be called on short notice to cover shifts starting as early as 4:30am and ending as late as 3:30pm Monday- Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify accuracy of kitchen's pack out work daily
• Pack out cold and hot food to meal sites daily
• Deliver cold and hot food to meal sites daily
• Pick up dishes and leftovers at meal sites and return to kitchen
• Prepare frozen meals, snacks, and breakfast breakouts as needed
• Assist cooks in the kitchen as needed
• Assist with food breakouts when needed
• Assemble and deliver food items to all Head Start sites when directed
• Assist with food and supply inventories when needed
• Report to and accept assignments from Food Service manager
• Daily set up dish room and operate dishwasher scraping, cleaning, and sanitizing all dishes, silverware, pots, and pans
• Clean all incoming dirty dishes
• Arrange for the next day delivery
• Accept other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of food service experience required

LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Handlers Permit
• Washington State Driver's license
• Current auto liability insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills and be willing to work as part of a team
• Must have excellent personal cleanliness and hygiene
• Ability to pass Washington State Background Check

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Simple grasping, hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level
• Requires accuracy, good communication, judgment, and the ability to remain calm and provide appropriate advice and information
• Must be able to exhibit regular attendance

CORE VALUES

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

• Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
• Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
• Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
• Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
• Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
• Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission