About This Role
Performing a wide range of duties involved with preparing and packaging foods and beverages in a commissary kitchen is the core of this role. This position assists with general kitchen operations and maintains cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items
- Follow prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; choose proper utensils and set steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items
- Assist with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service
- Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detect and ensure disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions
- Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand and follow directions
- Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment
- Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence
- Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced
- Good verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and thorough
- Prolonged periods walking or standing
- Considerable physical activity
- Ability to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time
- Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time
- Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature
- Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork
- Ability to work in a hot and damp environment