Kitchen Staff (Casa Raphael)

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Staff

DEPARTMENT: Casa Raphael

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Supervisor

FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance.

PAY RANGE: $19/hour, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday 12:00 AM - 8:30 AM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Staff, under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, are responsible for food preparation. The Kitchen Staff will possess strong communication skills and identify opportunities for streamlining operational services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare three (3) daily meals for residents adhering to the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs and standards set forth in the "Recommended Dietary Allowances," 9th edition, 1980, adopted by the Food and Nutrition Board;
• Observe personal hygiene and food services sanitation practices;
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of kitchen utensils and equipment;
• Adhere to all safety laws and rules;
• Prepare late meals for those residents who work off-site after meal hours;
• Provide between-meal nourishment to all residents;
• Provide modified diets to those residents prescribed by a physician as a medical necessity;
• Assist with weekly menu planning;
• Maintain daily and weekly inventory logs;
• Assist with weekly food ordering;
• Assist with the management of daily kitchen and dining hall operations;
• Communicate, and adhere to program policies and procedures, including SUDPOH, Casa Raphael Operations Manual, Employee Handbook, and Health/Safety Handbooks;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to transport equipment/materials throughout the facility;
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting (up to 50lbs.) and stooping;
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels;
• Potential for exposure to bodily fluids.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required of the employee for this job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid food handlers' card;
• Two (2) years of congregate feeding program experience;
• Strong leadership and cooking ability;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification;
• Knowledge of overdose prevention and Naloxone distribution emergency response.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Ability to communicate in person, over the phone, and in writing;
• Compassionate culturally responsive person-centered service approach;
• Peer experience and Bilingual (any language) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Alpha Project for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.