Summary

We are seeking an easy going, flexible Kitchen Assistant/Steward for our Child Care Center who will be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and basic maintenance of all equipment. They will wash the dishes, clean the kitchen equipment, floors and walls as well as handle the garbage. They will receive and put away food and supply orders and assist with food preparation as part of the kitchen team. The position requires heavy lifting and physical work.

Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow all ServSafe principles and state and local health requirements
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and other supplies
• Follow cleaning schedule
• Keep all storerooms, employee bathroom, and storage areas clean and orderly
• Take out all garbage, recycling and compost and ensure proper sorting. Clean garbage area and garbage cans
• Clean and organize freezer and refrigerator on a regular basis
• Check-in deliveries and put away food and supply orders
• Assist with inventory of all food and supplies
• Accurately maintain all required records
• Attend all training sessions and staff meetings
• Properly clean and close the kitchen each day
• Assist with daily food preparation including hot and cold menu items
• Fill in as cook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirements, Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in food service and sanitation preferred
• Above average skills in maintaining confidentiality
• Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Must be able to read packaging labels and instructions on cleaning products
• ServSafe training or completed within 90 days of hire; responsible for keeping current

Physical Demands
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift, carry and relocate 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and may be loud at times due to use of equipment. This work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee must be able to withstand extreme temperatures, hot and cold.

Nice To Haves

General Competencies
Interpersonal

• Facilitates good relationships with staff and children of the center, the church and members of the congregation
• Demonstrate a positive and productive attitude; have an open mind and be objective, trustworthy, honest and ethical
• Responds timely to requests for information, services and assistance
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Organizational

• Use and conserve resources efficiency and effectively
• Prioritize and plan work activities
• Demonstrate consistency, reliability, accuracy and thoroughness
• Show respect and sensitivity toward cultural differences
• Promote a harassment and discrimination free environment
• Follow or exceed organizational standards
• Adhere to company policy and procedure; support FBCCC goals and values

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in the position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off