What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center?
The Kitchen Assistant / Cook assists the Food Service Manager with meal preparation, serving food, kitchen clean up, and inventory control. ***Must have Servsafe Food Handler Certification*** Grassroots will pay for the Food Protection Manager Certification if employee stays for atleast 6 months.
Schedule is 1week-Tuesday to Friday 2:30 to 7:30 pm
2nd week -Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 7:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepares meals or reheats previously prepared meals according to Health Department regulations.
- Serves meals to residents following all health and kitchen safety requirements.
- Assists in maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
- Assists with inventory control.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Provide support to on-site meal volunteers.
- Accept donations from the community.
- Other duties as assigned.
Agency-wide Responsibilities:
- Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
- Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
- Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
- Participates in special task forces, committees, or special projects as needed.
- Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
- Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Serve Safe – Food Protection Manager certification current in the state of Maryland.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
- Food preparation experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with meal volunteers.
- Ability to work with a diverse resident population.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Work Conditions:
- Requires standing for long periods of time.
- Holiday coverage may be required.
- Kitchen cleanup is required.
Grassroots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
