Kitchen Utility

POSITION AVAILABLE: Kitchen Utility

Moveable Feast, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit agency that provides more than 700,000 nutritious home-delivered meals to nearly 5,000 individuals/year living with life threatening illnesses seeks a full time (non-exempt/hourly) Kitchen Utility , responsible for kitchen cleaning and maintenance. Assists with receiving and proper storage of stock items. Responsible for dish/pot washing associated with the production of daily meals. Works with Kitchen & Food Service team members & volunteers. Position reports to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work effectively as part of the kitchen team and volunteers.
2. Monitor all documentation associated with cleaning duties.
3. Assist in receiving, unloading, and storing of food deliveries.
4. Assist in maintaining accurate inventory of all food and supplies, and stock shelter panty, as applicable.
5. Maintain cleanliness of food prep and kitchen area to include: washing pots and pans, dishes and cookware, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, equipment, floors, trash receptacles and trash removal.
6. Provide leadership and training to kitchen volunteers, as requested.
7. Accurately record food and equipment temperatures, as assigned.
8. Maintain all documentation associated with cleaning duties.
9. Adheres to all Federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, by protecting the privacy & security of all patient/client health information.
10. Participates in advocacy activities that support Moveable Feast’s mission & annual fund raising events.
11. Participate in departmental & organization meetings as appropriate.
12. Represents Moveable Feast’s excellence in service in the community.
13. Knowledge of & adherence to Moveable Feast’s Mission & Philosophy.
14. Knowledge of & adherence to Moveable Feast’s Personnel Policies & Procedures.
15. Any & all duties as assigned, within scope of knowledge, skills, & abilities.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience in food & kitchen and cleaning experience; & minimum 2 years’ experience in food preparation. ServSafe certification, preferred.
• Experience in inventory control and basic food preparation, food safety standards & regulations, food preparation tools & other kitchen equipment.
• Flexible schedule is required based on the needs of the organization. Moveable Feast is a 365-day operational facility, must be available to work weekends & holidays.

• Pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, & e-Verify (i-9 employment eligibility verification).

Knowledge of basic sanitary processes & procedures; storage systems; basic cleaning systems & techniques. Skilled in proper supply storage systems. Able to navigate kitchen, stand at counter height for up to 3 hours, and lift up to 50 pounds; assist in the planning of menus in advance; assist in the preparation of nutritious meals; prepare foods according to written and oral instructions; accurately measure ingredients; use common food preparation implements; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; understand and respect limits of authority; calculate numbers, correct entries and post to records; gather data, compile information and prepare reports; use independent judgment and manage and impart confidential information; read and comprehend simple instructions; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to individuals and groups; apply common sense understanding; carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; and be HIV/AIDS sensitive and interact with a diverse client population.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 (hourly).

Benefits: CareFirst BC/BS medical, dental & vision insurance; HRA Visa Card; Paid Time Off (PTO); 9 paid holidays; Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 8 hours (1 day) annual donation to a 501c3 charitable organization of your choosing, & 403(b) retirement plan – up to 3% employer matching.

Moveable Feast is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.