This position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of meals in the Second Harvest Food Bank Community Kitchen, which prepares meals for the federal nutrition programs year-round—required to complete Food Safety training, along with any additional certifications as required. Adheres to food safety and sanitation regulations. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. Assists with food production and collecting required documentation. Ideal skills will include strong customer service, people management, fostering teamwork, giving self-motivation with a high energy level, conflict resolution, and strong verbal communication. Must follow directions with attention to detail. Duties Assist with daily operations, including food preparation, cleaning, and meal delivery. Ensure compliance with health, fire, and AIB regulations, as well as state and federal food handling standards. Follow kitchen policies on safety, cleanliness, and food preparation. Prepare meals, ensuring proper storage temperatures and using updated recipes in accordance with CACFP and SFSP regulations. Participate in required ongoing training for CACFP and SFSP programs. Support the Federal Nutrition Programs Manager in program execution and oversight. Deliver meals to community partners, manage documentation, and ensure food safety in storage and transportation. Provide daily compliance documentation to the Federal Nutrition Programs Manager. Assist in training partners on CACFP and SFSP programs and manage menu updates for compliance. Maintain confidentiality of participant information. Use equipment safely and report any safety hazards immediately. Foster positive relationships with staff, clients, and volunteers while maintaining a professional appearance.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED is required. Must be comfortable working within federal nutrition programs in a production kitchen setting. Experience in nonprofit programming, specifically as it relates to nutrition programming and direct services within the community preferred. The candidate must be willing to work a varied schedule and have a safe driving record with a valid driver's license.

Special Working Requirements:

Working within a Community Kitchen setting on a varied work schedule to meet the needs of summer and after-school programming. Driving to local community partners on a regular basis to distribute prepared meals. Have a valid, non-suspended license; a driving record that does not exceed 4 accumulated points; and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage. No substantial criminal conviction.

THIS IS AN AMERICORPS POSITION THROUGH EQUAL HEART. IN ADDITION TO BIWEEKLY PAY, THERE WILL ALSO BE AN EDUCATION AWARD AT THE END OF THE TERM IN THE AMOUNT OF

$5,176.50.

THE TERM WILL RUN FROM SEPT. 2ND - AUG 28TH . ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH EQUALHEART AT

https://americorps.equalheart.org/apply?p=3430

Pay:

$442.11 per week

Work Location:

In person