Kitchen Assistant-Food Production Worker

Work Location: Stark & Summit County Sites

Division/Department: Meals on Wheels

Reports to- Kitchen Supervisor

Full-Time

Job Summary

Pack client meals for delivery, ensure the correct number and type of products are packed. Assist with general kitchen production duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Package food items using proper utensils, portion control and menus. Accurately count and label food items.
• Ensure orders are correct, verified and packed in a timely manner. Check and record all refrigeration temperature three times daily.
• Assist in portioning hot meals according to portion control guidelines as appropriate.
• Assist with the production of food items as needed, including cooking and raw food preparation under supervision.
• Complete routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dish room, food preparation and storage areas.
• Ensure product is stocked in an organized manner following first in, first out (FIFO) principles so as to save time and increase ease of work.
• Ensure routes are packed in a timely manner per delivery route order.
• Assist with outreach initiatives to increase the number of clients served.
• Deliver meals when necessary to client homes and distribution sites.

Standard Job Functions

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of business including, but not limited to health care, financial, employment and business practices.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in completing job duties.
• Ability to work flexibly under stressful and possibly unpleasant environmental conditions, and to understand and tolerate unusual behaviors and lifestyles.
• Ability to professionally present information and respond to questions from clients and/or other groups.
• Ability to give good customer service (i.e. kind, courteous, responsive) to both internal and external customers.
• Willingness to accept other duties as assigned.
• Ability to follow safety rules and use good judgment in completing tasks that do not put you or others at risk for injury.
• Ability to follow chain of command and follow through on all reporting including, but not limited to immediate reporting of incidents/accidents, personal information changes, and safety/employment concerns.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required.

EDUCATION and/or WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent, food service experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and insurability by the company.
• Ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of food service regulations.
• ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain within first year of employment.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Requires Annual Assessment)

• Valid Ohio drivers license and insurability by the company.
• Completion of all required trainings.
• Maintain basic ServSafe certification.
• Completion of packing duties with minimal corrections or additional instructions.
• Demonstrate first in, first out (FIFO) inventory management.