Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$16/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: OKC Day Shelter - Oklahoma City, OK 73106Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Department: Homeless Alliance Day Shelter Repor…
Skills: Meal Preparation, Inventory Organization, Food Safety, FIFO Method, Conflict Resolution
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The Kitchen Assistant prepares and serves hot meals while maintaining high quality and safety standards in the kitchen. They are also responsible for inventory organization, sanitation, and providing a hospitable environment for marginalized guests.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of food preparation experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work early morning shifts are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: OKC Day Shelter - Oklahoma City, OK 73106Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Date: 08/12/2020
Intern
Exempt
Nonexempt
Supervisor/Manager (direct reports)
The Kitchen Assistant works with the Kitchen Manager, AARP workers and volunteers to serve hot meals at the Homeless Alliance Day Shelter. Additional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: Utilizing donated food resourcefully to prepare meals, cooking, organizing inventory, Preparation and maintenance of quality standards. The Kitchen Assistant will work to maintain a hospitable, people-centered, team driven, and high quality food service environment for the Day Shelter that is founded on the principle of advocating for people who are overlooked and marginalized. All employees are expected to maintain the Homeless Alliance mission and values at all times whether working beside community partners, volunteers and especially while serving guests. Other duties include ensuring laundry, sanitation, cleanliness and up-keep of the shelter is maintained.
Drive box truck to and from Homeless Alliance Campus to pick up donated food items
Be able to accurately track the quantities and value of items and report that data to Development and Administration Leadership
Coordinate schedules and plan routes with In-Kind Donation Specialist
Prepares a variety of meals for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, tilt skillet and various kitchen equipment
Oversee meal service and engage with guests during meals.
Identify and communicate operational issues in the kitchen with supervisor
Prep meals for the following day
Understand and maintain ethical standards for donations
Follow weekly cleaning and upkeep as determined by kitchen manager
Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen in compliance with Health Department regulations
Maintain good rapport with guest, volunteers, staff and stakeholders
Application of the FIFO method to ensure quality and safety of all ingredients
Plan and carry-out meal-time in the event that the Kitchen Manager is absent
Qualifications
Valid Driver's License and must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report and Background Check
Willing to work early (5.30 AM-1:30 PM)
The ability to work flexibly to the differing demands of the role: working with people, dealing professionally with colleagues from partnering agencies
Ability to demonstrate empathy
Ability to use defusing techniques to deal with conflict
Able to relate well with people from a variety of different backgrounds: especially vulnerable, those with mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
Be able to keep pace with the daily demands of the job
Assist with kitchen cleaning and upkeep, including stocking and organizing storage areas
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner
Note: It is the responsibility of all staff members to treat all clients, volunteers, guests, and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner at all times
High School Diploma or GED preferred
One year or more of food preparation experience
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. Repetitively while receiving and unloading donations
Accommodation may be made for some physical limitations for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The employee will work in a normal kitchen environment and occasionally other areas of the Day Shelter, WestTown Campus and the community. Hectic situations can occur in the public area of the facility characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. Exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene, are common.
The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
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Rallying our community to end homelessness
The Homeless Alliance works to end long-term homelessness in Oklahoma City by building the capacity of the community through collaboration with other agencies, identifying and filling gaps in homeless services, bringing nationally recognized best practices to the community, and working to build a system that is more efficient, rational, and caring. The Homeless Alliance provides: - Oklahoma City's only low-barrier Day Shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets - Case management for chronically homeless individuals, veterans, and families, housing 858 people in Oklahoma City in 2021 - A Resource Center that brings together social service agencies including Veteran Affairs, Healing Hands, Mental Health Association, Oklahoma County Pharmacy, and the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency - WestTown Apartments, a 20-unit complex with around the clock support for some of our most vulnerable clients - Supporting employment programs including Curbside Chronicle, Curbside Flowers, and Sasquatch Shaved Ice
Offices: 1724 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106, US
Rallying our community to end homelessness
The Homeless Alliance works to end long-term homelessness in Oklahoma City by building the capacity of the community through collaboration with other agencies, identifying and filling gaps in homeless services, bringing nationally recognized best practices to the community, and working to build a system that is more efficient, rational, and caring. The Homeless Alliance provides: - Oklahoma City's only low-barrier Day Shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets - Case management for chronically homeless individuals, veterans, and families, housing 858 people in Oklahoma City in 2021 - A Resource Center that brings together social service agencies including Veteran Affairs, Healing Hands, Mental Health Association, Oklahoma County Pharmacy, and the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency - WestTown Apartments, a 20-unit complex with around the clock support for some of our most vulnerable clients - Supporting employment programs including Curbside Chronicle, Curbside Flowers, and Sasquatch Shaved Ice
Offices: 1724 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106, US
