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Kitchen Assistant - Norman Shelter

SALVATION ARMY - 3.9

Norman, OK Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Job Summary Picks up food donations locally, prepares for and accepts meal deliveries from RSK (Red Shield Kitchen); prepares food items that will be served; prepare dining room for meals and performs dining room and kitchen clean-up; cleans kitchen equipment and washes dishes; sweeps and mops dining room and kitchen floors. Essential Functions Pick Up of Food Donations (15%) Using Salvation Army vehicle, picks up food from local businesses donating food for use at the Shelter. Unloads food at Shelter and stores appropriately. Food Preparation and Serving (60%) Prepares and serves food items to shelter guests and public, ensuring appropriate proportions are provided Assists in serving meals such as, but not limited to, snacks, salads, beverages, and deserts in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; prepares beverage. Serves meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided; prepares plates for persons requiring additional assistance. Performs all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving and storage Maintains orderly freezer and walk-in storage units; cleans and defrosts as needed. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates. Cleaning and Janitorial (20%) Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils; gathers and prepares items that are to be returned to location they came from, ensuring that all are properly washed and ready for pick up/delivery. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, kitchen appliances and condiment holders Sweep and mop kitchen and dining room floor daily Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens Stocks food, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner Empties trash cans and ensure they are cleaned daily Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel and volunteers practice proper personal hygiene; monitors the work of volunteers in the kitchen; ensures compliance with health regulations. Other (5%) Creates monthly menu plans Maintains inventory at acceptable levels, prepares PO and submits to supervisor for approval Cross train to serve as shelter monitor as needed Performs other related work as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience High School diploma or

G.E.D AND

one year experience working in a kitchen OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Certifications/Licenses Food Handlers License or ability to get one Valid Driver's License Required Physical Requirements Ability to meet attendance requirements Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting Ability to carry and load pans of food, up to 50 pounds at a time. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, lifting, standing, and climbing.