Shelter Kitchen Lead Worker

Porchlight Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Porchlight Inc in Madison, WI is seeking a Kitchen Lead Worker to oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, and train staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service.

This role involves leading lower-level kitchen staff, managing food storage, and maintaining sanitation practices. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and a ServSafe Manager certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to possess a ServSafe Manager certification.
• Ability to stand for two hours at a time.
• Sincere respect for disadvantaged individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead lower-level kitchen staff in production and service of meals.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with training and supervision.

Skills

Food safety practices

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Manual dexterity

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Kitchen Lead Worker- Shelter

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Schedule Varies Weekdays and Weekends

Summary

The Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead is a high performing kitchen worker responsible for being the standard bearer and full-time go to worker in the kitchen. They consistently lead lower-level kitchen staff by example in the production, execution and service of meals. They are responsible for proper handling of food, proper storage of food, and the cleanliness of the kitchen/dining room. Monitoring staff's proper implementation of sanitation and personal hygiene are also the responsibilities of the Kitchen Lead. They work closely with the Kitchen Manager to organize delivery, storage and usage of supplies. They assist the Shelter Kitchen Manager in the training, onboarding and supervision of kitchen employees. The Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead acts as a key holder with opening and closing responsibilities and may be asked to cover shift absences or when the Shelter Kitchen Manager is not available.

Job Skills Requirements

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare menu items under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
• Serve meals to the residents and/or guests.
• Properly handle and store food.
• Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene.
• Wash dishes from preparation of meals.
• Set up dishes for meals.
• Cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
• Accurately maintains records related to food safety.
• Alerts management to problems.
• Let Kitchen Manager know if there is need of food and supplies.
• Other duties related to this department as assigned.
• Serve as the acting Kitchen Manager when assigned or required.

Essential Duties of Teamwork and Collaboration

• Works in collaboration with program and all other agency staff to facilitate a team environment.
• Demonstrates and models effective communication skills in building relationships with all clients and employees.
• Creates good working relationships with other service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess or be able to possess a ServSafe Manager certification.
• Interest in food and cooking.
• Ability to stand for two hours at a time.
• Manual dexterity for knife handling.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Written communication to name and organize files, complete timesheets, and communicate with supervisor.
• Sincere respect for disadvantaged individuals.
• Team orientation with respect for others.
• High ethical standards.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor environment: kitchen, open office, shelter dormitories, facilities, etc.
• Outdoor environment: parking lot, grounds, on-site trailer, etc.
• Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Standing, kneeling, walking.
• Bending, stooping.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling.
• Climbing stairs.
• Lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive, fine hand, finger, and foot movements.
• Typing/data entry.
• Talking, hearing, interacting with coworkers, vendors, participants.
• Close vision.
• Distance vision, field of vision, color/depth perception.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Reading, writing.
• Basic English comprehension, written and oral communication.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Manual dexterity.

Porchlight Values & Culture

• Treats all clients, employees, and visitors with caring, kindness, respect, and dignity.
• Helps to create an environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• Adheres to all Porchlight policies, procedures, code of conduct, and attendance rules.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information.
• Adheres to Porchlight policies in the use of Porchlight property, computer technology, and tele-communications devices.
• Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.