Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead is a high performing

kitchen worker responsible for being the standard bearer and full-time

go to worker in the kitchen. They consistently lead lower-level kitchen

staff by example in the production, execution and service of meals. They

are responsible for proper handling of food, proper storage of food, and

the cleanliness of the kitchen/dining room. Monitoring staff\'s proper

implementation of sanitation and personal hygiene are also the

responsibilities of the Kitchen Lead. They work closely with the Kitchen

Manager to organize delivery, storage and usage of supplies. They assist

the Shelter Kitchen Manager in the training, onboarding and supervision

of kitchen employees. The Shelter Kitchen Worker Lead acts as a key

holder with opening and closing responsibilities and may be asked to

cover shift absences or when the Shelter Kitchen Manager is not

available. Prepare menu items under the direction of the Kitchen

Manager. Serve meals to the residents and/or guests. Properly handle and

store food. Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene. Wash dishes from

preparation of meals. Set up dishes for meals. Cleaning the kitchen and

dining room. Accurately maintains records related to food safety. Alerts

management to problems. Let Kitchen Manager know if there is need of

food and supplies. Other duties related to this department as assigned.

Serve as the acting Kitchen Manager when assigned or required. Works in

collaboration with program and all other agency staff to facilitate a

team environment. Demonstrates and models effective communication skills

in building relationships with all clients and employees. Creates good

working relationships with other service providers. Treats all clients,

employees, and visitors with caring, kindness, respect, and dignity.

Helps to create an environment that values and appreciates diversity.

Adheres to all Porchlight policies, procedures, code of conduct, and

attendance rules. Maintains strict confidentiality of all information.

Adheres to Porchlight policies in the use of Porchlight property,

computer technology, and tele-communications devices. Conducts self

within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies.

Works with clients to eliminate barriers. Must possess or be able to

possess a ServSafe Manager certification. Interest in food and cooking.

Ability to stand for two hours at a time. Manual dexterity for knife

handling. Ability to work with others. Ability to take direction.

Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to follow verbal and written

instructions. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Written

communication to name and organize files, complete timesheets, and

communicate with supervisor. Sincere respect for disadvantaged

individuals. Team orientation with respect for others. High ethical

standards. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Indoor

environment: kitchen, open office, shelter dormitories, facilities, etc.

Outdoor environment: parking lot, grounds, on-site trailer, etc.

Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne

particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and

vibration. Standing, kneeling, walking. Bending, stooping. Reaching,

pushing, pulling. Climbing stairs. Lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.

Repetitive, fine hand, finger, and foot movements. Typing/data entry.

Talking, hearing, interacting with coworkers, vendors, participants.

Close vision. Distance vision, field of vision, color/depth perception.

Seeing, hearing, speaking. Reading, writing. Basic English

comprehension, written and oral communication. Ability to lift 50+

pounds. Manual dexterity. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other:

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