SUMMER FOOD KITCHEN ASSISTANT - Jamestown

Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 18,548 - 26,416; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization in Jamestown, NY is seeking a temporary part-time Food Service Assistant for the Summer Food Program. The role involves food preparation and delivery for children, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates must be at least 16 years old or possess a high school diploma/GED, have a valid driver's license, and be able to lift 25-50 pounds. This position runs from June 29 to August 21 with a pay rate of $16.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of food.
• Ensure food safety regulations are followed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organize food supplies.
• Support the transportation of meals to various sites.

Skills

Knowledge of health and sanitation procedures

Customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

16 years of age or HS diploma and/or GED

Job description

Description

Position Data

Grade: 2 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Child Care Council Director

Basic Function or Position Summary

Assists with food preparation and delivery of food for children at sites throughout Chautauqua County.

Temporary Part-Time Position

For the duration of the Summer Food Program: Beginning date: 6/29/26 ending date: 8/21/26

Pay Rate is $16.32 / hour. up to 29 hours/weekly

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• Ensure special food requirements for food allergies are followed
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly, as directed
• Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals
• Set up for delivery of food
• Place food into vehicles for transport to off-site locations
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to health department code requirements and kitchen procedures
• Support in the transportation of meals and supplies to sites
• Assist with stocking of groceries
• Complete needed paperwork
• Promotes agency mission
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics
• Maintains consistent professional customer service
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships

Internal: ECE Center Directors, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Child Care Council Staff, Child Care Council Director

External: Vendors, customers, and agencies

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adheres to Summer Food and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required

• 16 years of age or HS diploma and/or GED
• Knowledge of health and sanitation procedures and practices

Physical

• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort

Special Requirements

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
• Valid Driver’s license
• Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout the county
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause
• Works compassionately with a diverse population