Kitchen Aide

Kitchen Aide City of Clarksville - 3.9 Clarksville, TN Job Details Part-time $13.65 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Sanitation First aid Full Job Description Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, performs routine manual work in connection with the kitchen operations of a nutrition program. An incumbent of this class performs a variety of routine manual tasks associated with the cleaning of the kitchen area, dining area, and food preparation equipment. Does related work as required. •

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POSITION IS FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER AND IS CONTINGENT ON FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET APPROVAL. SOME EXPERIENCE IN A COMMERICIAL KITCHEN AS A DISHWASHER OR KITCHEN ASSISTANT IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

•Example of Duties

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Loads, operates and unloads dishwashing machines and washes food preparation and serving equipment, utensils, pots, pans, etc. Delivers and stores clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage area. Cleans kitchen area, tables, cabinets, equipment, etc. Disposes of trash and garbage. Brings food deliveries to storage area(s). Assists in loading food trays on carts or trucks for delivery. Maintains and cleans storage area and dining room areas; assists cook(s) in moving/lifting bulk food items, stockpots, trays, etc.. Performs related kitchen duties as required and assigned. Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience Some experience in a professional kitchen setting preferred, but not required. License and Certifications Must be able to be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED within one month of hire. Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Sanitary cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment Manual labor Skill in: Using cleaning supplies and equipment Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work cooperatively with others

Physical Requirements:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing:

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Crawling:

Moving about on hands, knees, hands, and feet.

Crouching:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Fingering:

Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping:

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Handling:

Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Mental Acuity:

Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing:

Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Speaking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

Standing:

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.

Walking:

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another This is a temporary or seasonal position that does not qualify for benefits.