Kitchen Assistant

Description

Rate: Competitive

Hours: Part Time

Reports to: Executive Chef

Location: Boys & Girls Westside Club, 3361 S. Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

1. JOB PURPOSE

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth who walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

The primary function of the Kitchen Assistant is to assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, and ensure that all dishes are washed and stored correctly. 2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with preparing food by cleaning, peeling, chopping, cutting, and measuring ingredients by following recipes and guidelines

Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as mixers, grinders, and slicers

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by cleaning work surfaces, floors, and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations

Ensure that all dishes, utensils, and equipment are washed, dried, and stored correctly.

Assist with inventory management, including checking stock levels and reporting any shortages to the kitchen supervisor

Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures, including proper storage and handling of food products

Assist with overseeing the kitchen programs; creating a Culinary Arts Program for Workforce Readiness teens (to include prep, cook, and serve); conduct nutrition education projects for club members.

Assist with the afterschool meal program and the summer food program.

Assist with the Food Truck at Club, community, and other special events

Assist with any catering in-house events

Assist with maintaining an up-to-date inventory by program, requisition food and non-food supplies

Inspects all work areas to ensure that standards are being upheld and that all health and safety procedures are being followed

Maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, kitchen, and other workspaces at all times

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment

Stock and organize kitchen inventory and supplies, notifying Kitchen Manager when supplies are low

Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries

Assist in plating and garnishing dishes

Restock and organize supplies and ingredients as needed

Actively participate in mandatory Boys & Girls Club trainings and All Staff meetings

Occasionally may be required to work special events promoted by the organization during evenings and/or weekends.

Completes any additional assignments as requested by The Kitchen manager

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Must submit to and pass Level 1 and 2 background screenings administered through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification required

Food Protection Manager Certification (FPMC) or Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) a plus

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Bachelor's degree or culinary degree preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in food service.

Valid Florida driver's license required

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Follow the policies, procedures, and rules of the organization.

Effective communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently with limited supervision required

Safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with associates

Ability to work at a fast pace and stand for long periods of time.

Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

Ability to forecast supplies as needed

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes

3. WORKING CONDITIONS

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses, and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace. 4. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.

This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

Daily operation of personal motor vehicles may be needed to carry out job duties for this position. • The ability to work long shifts as needed.

OTHER

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.