Kitchen Assistant - Part time with benefits - 20 hours per week

Job Description

Job Description

Part time benefitted position of Kitchen Assistant at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen!

Join our caring team at our “Meals on Wheels” Kitchen in Erving. LifePath is a mission-driven, collaborative and community-focused human services agency seeking a part time Kitchen Assistant.

The Kitchen Assistant supports the responsibilities of Kitchen Managers, Assistant Managers and/or the Nutrition Program Supervisor with the tasks of facility prep and clean-up, kitchen tasks in preparation of home delivered meals, and as back-up driver for home delivered meals as needed.

This is a part time position (20 hrs per week) with benefits, 7:00 am - 11 am (with availability after 11am as needed), Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $16.66 per hour.

Please submit your resume, or a job application may be obtained at LifePath’s Greenfield office at 101 Munson St, Suite 201. LifePath is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Bilingual, minorities, women and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be: attentive to detail; have ability to understand and complete specific task list assignments; have basic knowledge of good sanitation practices; have pleasant personality and ability to interact well with others; must be dependable and understand the need for client confidentiality. Must have a valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle. Must be available to work within the scheduled hours of operation and beyond as needed. Culinary or commercial kitchen experience is beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Re-thermalize (heat) and pack heated portions for Home Delivered Meals
• Check temperatures and count portions received from the Caterer
• Ensure portion control
• Pack cold parts containers for Home Delivered Meals
• Deliver home delivery meals as needed
• Oversee sanitation
• Clean kitchen
• Wash all pans and utensils
• Mop out Driver containers
• Remove trash
• Requisition kitchen supplies from manager