Kitchen Assistant, Nutrition

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Nutrition

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Reports To: Registered Dietitian

Work Setting: Onsite

Pay Rate: $18.00-$19.50/hour

Total Compensation:  

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Generous paid vacation time and sick leave
• 17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is hiring a motivated, culinary professional to join our dynamic Loonin Family Kitchen team. Help to feed thousands of San Diegans by executing a daily menu planned by our team's Registered Dietitian. This position is involved in all aspects of production, including: ingredient prep, cooking, portioning and packaging, and kitchen sanitation. The Kitchen Assistant will also interact with kitchen volunteers who assist in meeting daily production goals. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily prep, cooking, portioning, and packaging of hot and frozen meals according to menu developed by team Registered Dietitian.
• Model and foster a culture of respect on the team at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow food safety guidelines

Skills/Abilities That are a Must-Have:

• Experience in food service industry, customer service, and kitchen preparation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for recipes
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English

Required Formal Education and/or Licenses

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Serve Safe Certification desired

Physical Demands of the Job: (reasonable accommodations may be made, as appropriate)

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to use kitchen equipment, and dish plates.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The noise level is moderate, so concentration and good hearing are required

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary : $18 - $20