Job Description

Description:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Assistant P.M. will assist with basic meal preparations, equipment maintenance and safety standards.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM\'s standard for employment, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote a welcoming and hospitable environment.
• Chops, shreds, and grates ingredients for the Chef/Cook.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and equipment per standards.
• Complies with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection.
• Receives products and stores them in pantry or their appropriate location.
• Assists with maintaining inventory of food and paper goods.
• Washes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other items utilized to prep or cook food.
• Sweeps and mops floors, as required.
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Food Service & Security Director.
• Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting objects, and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Travel to meet accountabilities, as required.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The kitchen is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.
• Noise level is considered low to moderate.

PM20 Requirements:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of equivalent work experience.
• Food Handler Card

KITCHEN ASSISTANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have knowledge of general kitchen operations.
• Must know general food storage guidelines.
• Strong work ethic to handle fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be able to operate tilt skillet, grill, flat top, stove, and oven.
• Must be able to operate dishwasher.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must have strong customer service.

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Union Rescue Mission