SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Community Kitchen Assistant is a part-time position providing essential support in our community kitchen's operations and coordination. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of daily kitchen operations, supporting the Kitchen Supervisor, and coordinating volunteer activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate closely with the Kitchen Supervisor to oversee all kitchen operations, including management of volunteer staff and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Assist with volunteer coordination, including managing sign-in processes and providing task guidance. Participate in the weekly menu preparation and ensure the kitchen is set up accordingly. Conduct inventory management to ensure food freshness and adherence to USDA guidelines. Maintain accurate records of meal services and government program compliance, including temperature logs for refrigeration units. Provide crisis management support and troubleshooting as needed. Engage in regular cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Strong Interpersonal skills
- exercise compassion, discernment, and models appropriate boundaries Able and willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, standards and ministry objectives of ODM Proficient with data entry, and computer skills for generation of daily office communication Willing to continue education as needed or required Excellent resource acquisition, negotiation, and coordination abilities.
Able to work independently Must maintain a high degree of trustworthiness and reliability Valid North Carolina state driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS
(Occasionally = 1
- 33%; Frequently = 34
- 66%; Continuously = 67
- 100%) Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness
- continuously Environment may be odorous due to lack of personal hygiene and intoxication of guests
- frequently Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis
- frequently May be extremely loud at times
- occasionally May be exposed to behaviorally aggressive guests May be exposed to unsanitary conditions See, hear, smell and speak clearly
- continuously In good physical health, able to climb stairs numerous times per shift
Standing:
continuously
Climbing:
continuously
Lifting:
continuously, up to 75 lbs
Traveling:
to/from client appointments
- occasionally, as needed basis
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma A minimun of six months of relevant experience is preferred. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employee is required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by their manager/supervisor. I understand that employment is always "at-will"
Pay:
From $11.50 per hour
Work Location:
In person