Kitchen Site Assistant

Position Summary:

The Site Assistant is responsible for assisting with meal planning, preparation, and delivery through Meals On Wheels (MOW), OWBC Seniors Centers, and/or OWBC Head Start programs.  This position could become be the primary designated delivery driver for MOW and/or the backup for the lead cook in their absence.  The position requires general kitchen prep, monitoring, and cleaning. The Site Assistant may also help with MOW/Sr. Ctr. volunteers, and clients.  The position reports to the Site Director and operates under significant supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist with meal planning/coordinating, preparation, and delivery/distribution
• Site Assistant could serve as kitchen lead in the absence of Lead Cook
• Site Assistant could serve as PRIMARY meal delivery driver subject to agency requirements for operating company vehicles
• Deliver meals to Meals on Wheels participants using personal or OWBC vehicle
• Adhere agency and other policies, practices and standards related to safety, health, food handling, etc. e.g. ability to acquire CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers, or other job-related certifications
• Adhere to OWBC, Meals on Wheels, and other regulatory agencies policies and procedures regarding food handling
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and other kitchen utensils by hand (if required)
• Clean/operate industrial kitchen machinery, such as dishwasher, sealer, oven, etc.
• Mop and sweep kitchen and dining area, sanitize areas such as counter tops, cabinets, handles, and refrigerators, (and bathrooms if applicable) daily and/or as needed
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles
• Ensure perishable and non-perishable foods and leftovers are labeled, dated and properly stored
• Assist with food preparation for home delivery or serving on-site congregates
• Assist with kitchen management including general cleaning/custodial issues
• Assist with menu posting and documenting and tracking kitchen inventory
• Ensure refrigerator and freezers are cleaned, defrosted, and temperatures are recorded daily
• Provide general office assistance such as answering phones, drafting correspondence, data entry
• Assist with the coordination of volunteers for kitchen assistance and meal delivery
• Ensure the confidentiality of information pertaining to program participants, staff, students and families
• Assist and support the Lead Cook, volunteers or any other program staff as needed or requested
• Ensure the confidentiality of information pertaining to program participants, staff, students and families
• All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
• Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
• Must be diplomatic, honest and fair
• Regular and Punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to operate a kitchen, order food, read and follow recipes.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and remain in good standing with state requirements.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to respect confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• None.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver’s license and current liability insurance.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.

Mental / Physical Tasks (F= Frequent, O=Occasional, R=Rarely):

F Standing- required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area

F Handling- reports, vehicles, laptop, keys

F Hearing/Talking/Listening-communicate with employees and others, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, give presentations

F Fine Dexterity-operate computer, calculator, to write, mouse, projector tools

F Sitting-performing work at desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in vehicle to sites and meetings

O Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling-plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, open lower desk drawers

F Walking-from vehicle to site, area to area, to copier

F Bending/Twisting – to reach files, reports, handle paper, reach drawers

F Grasping/Holding-holding binders, phones, tablet, work resources

F Balancing – standing, reaching, driving

F Lifting/Carrying-report binders, paper, laptop, supplies up to 45 lbs.

F Vision-to drive and assist individuals in medical need

F Pushing/Pulling – open/close file/copier drawers, open & close doors, rolltop carriers

F Foot Controls – driving

F Driving –scheduled & unscheduled trips to and from meetings and sites

R Other

F Reaching-to answer phone, reach files, reports, plug in laptop

Working Conditions:

• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings and some holiday may be required.