Kitchen Manager / Prep Cook/ Transportation Support

Position Title: Kitchen Manager / Prep Cook / Transportation Support

Department: Programs

Reports to: Branch Director at Assigned Location

Status: Part-Time, Non-exempt, $16.54/hour

Boys & Girls Club of Salem Mission Statement:

“To inspire and enable all youth grades 1-12, especially youth from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens through the development of a positive self-image and self-reliance.”

Scope of Position:

The Kitchen Manager / Prep Cook is responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the food and beverage service. The position includes preparing and serving meals, cleaning, inventory and control of supplies. Ensure that optimum sanitation, hygiene and safety standards of kitchen, food service area and food storage is consistently maintained.

Transportation Support is responsible for providing daily shuttle services between schools and the Club using one of the Boys & Girls Club’s 14-passenger Minotour buses.

Education and Work Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in food service experience, prep cook, line cook or a combination of, preferred.
• Prior experience in kitchen documentation management or similar field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Food Handler’s Card (or the ability to obtain immediately upon hire)
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Mandatory current CPR and First Aid Certification – can be acquired through work training.
• At least 21 years of age at time of application for qualified vehicle insurance coverage.
• Prior experience as a van/bus driver preferred.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle that could include passenger van or Minotour bus.
• Ability to plan, prepare and cook attractive and nutritious meals.
• Ability to monitor and maintain food inventory to ensure food freshness and stability.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen appliances, tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate and keep in working condition kitchen appliances, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning supplies to be used in cleaning and sanitation of a kitchen and prep area.
• Knowledge of proper food storage in cabinets, refrigerator and freezer.
• Ability to train, plan, and direct the work of others; organize, prioritize, plan own work tasks and multitask.
• Creativity and flexibility are a must.
• Willingness to adhere to approved organizational policies and procedures.
• The aptitude to learn new technology.
• Effective communicator. Uses appropriate style and correct grammar, spelling, composition and editing in a wide variety of written communications. Well developed listening and speaking skills in all settings – formal and informal, public and private, group and individual, correcting and encouraging. Able to communicate in different audiences and individuals of a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels.
• Organized and detail oriented. Able to multitask and focus, knowing how to manage time and prioritize workflow from beginning to end.
• Demeanor. Polite, diplomatic and cordial, cooperative, supportive, flexible, reliable, timely and punctual, accepting of responsibility, able to form a broad perspective, and work under pressure.
• Exercise good judgement and common sense. Able to anticipate, recognize and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Confidential. Protects continentality of matters and information to which the position is directly privy or learns by virtue of the position.
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential function of this position.
• Able to work successfully in a stressful and demanding environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Prep and Service:

• Cook, prep, and otherwise prepare meals.
• Serve meals to an average 80 children daily.
• Assist with daily meal count (meals prepared vs. meals served)
• Assist with basic safety, supervision, and management of youth (ages 6 – 18) during meal time; ensure youth receive/take a full meal during service.
• Comply with health regulations and ensure safe food practices are followed as established by Marion County and the State of Oregon.

Cleaning and Organization:

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen area, including storage cabinets, refrigerators, freezer, floors, etc.
• Ensure cleanliness of cafeteria, tables, and kitchen storage area.
• Ensure trash and recycling are removed from the kitchen and cafeteria daily.
• Basic cleaning duties include: wiping down counters and service areas, sweeping floor, mopping floor, using dish washer and dish sink to clean utensils and cooking materials.
• Clean out refrigerators and freezers monthly.

Inventory, Paperwork, and Documentation:

• Complete required food service paperwork in accordance with meal service requirements.
• Ensure required meal service paperwork, binders, and/or reference materials are orderly and accessible.

Other Essential job Responsibilities

• General safety and supervision of youth.
• Act as a role model for youth and build positive relationships with them.
• Management of kitchen volunteers, teen volunteers, and other kitchen staff.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities, including maintaining functionality of equipment.
• Help prepare and purchase items for long program or no school days.
• Follow all Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures.

In any position with the Boys & Girls Club, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that may be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperative spirt are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be well groomed and adhere to the required dress code.
• Must be able to perform tasks of a repetitive nature without diminishing performance.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, push, pull, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds unassisted, climb stairs, close vision, distance vision, talk, hear, have eye-hand coordination, have mental dexterity, speak, read and work in noisy areas, as these movements are a regular requirement of this position.
• Ability to speak, hear, and maintain high mental and visual attention at all time.
• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods and be able to walk moderate distances.
• May walk or stand on varied surfaces.
• Must be able to regularly work and/or drive in outdoor weather conditions.

Working Conditions:

Must work and interact with co-workers and public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with the Boys & Girls Club Mission Statement.

Works with limited supervision individually and in a team setting with other professionals.

This position may have frequent phone and in person contact with people from diverse backgrounds and in diverse circumstances who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.

This position requires the mental aptitude to organize projects, set priorities, calculate, catalogue, inspect, analyze plans, comprehend, and cooperate with others. Therefore, the employee must be able to comprehend assignments and/or ask for additional information or clarification until the assignment is understood.

The employee will work on several projects at once with interruptions and noise from large groups of children, walk-in traffic, multiple deadlines, and competing/changing priorities.

Will be exposed to a range of temperatures inside and outside of the building, heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, humidity, dust.

Additional requirements:

• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening test.
• Candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal background check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass BGCA driving test requirements.

Miscellaneous:

• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Boys & Girls Club will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
• The Boys & Girls Club reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) desired not required.

Note:

Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility. The Boys & Girls Club utilizes the E-Verify process for new hires and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any class protected by law.

The Boys & Girls Club is an At-Will employer. This is not a contract for employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

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