Position Overview
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Role: Kitchen Associate / Utility Pot Washer
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Pay & Type: $20/hour | Open-ended temporary position
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Schedule: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5 days per week (varies based on kitchen needs; 100% onsite, essential during weather/emergencies)
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Reports To: Executive Sous Chef
Summary of Responsibilities
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Meal Service & Dining Support: Set up, serve, and break down breakfast and meal lines; prepare sandwiches and bag lunches; count and record guests served; clean dining areas.
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Kitchen & Utility Maintenance: Operate commercial dishwashers; wash pots, pans, and equipment; record rinse-water pH levels; sweep, mop, manage trash, and clean heavy kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, walk-ins, etc.).
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Food Prep & Catering: Assist cooks with food preparation, food delivery, and special catered events; properly store deliveries.
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Teamwork & Professionalism: Work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and donors; maintain a professional, patient, and compassionate demeanor.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Education & Communication:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate satisfactorily in English.
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Experience:
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At least 1 year of experience in meal prep, catering, kitchen tools/equipment operation, knife skills, or customer service.
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Physical Demands:
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Ability to stand for long periods, lift at least 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers.
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Mental Skills:
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Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
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Ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and meet production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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