POSITION TITLE: Summer Food Program Kitchen Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Summer Food Program Kitchen Coordinator

HOURS: 30-40 hours a week

DATES OF POSITION:  June 17, 2024- August 28, 2024

Hourly Wage: $18.00/hour

SUMMARY of POSITION: This is a seasonal, temporary position. Must be 18 years of age or older.

The FOOD for Lane County (FFLC) Summer Food Program aims to provide children with nutritious meals where school meals are not available in the summer. The Summer Food Service Program Kitchen Assistants prepare meals for the Summer Food Program for distribution to sites across Lane County. Kitchen Assistants may also serve as Site Supervisors after food prep duties are completed if a backup is needed. In cooperation with the kitchen team, this position understands and adheres to the program menu and associated USDA meal pattern requirements.

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares food in quantities according to number of children estimated to be served, based on site meal-count forms
• Assists in the daily preparation of equipment, supplies, and utensils needed for the program
• Follows Summer Food Service Program menu & associated USDA meal pattern requirements
• Sets up and breaks down the kitchen staging area, including moving equipment and coolers.
• Assists with loading and unloading vehicles
• May help coordinate volunteer tasks, as needed
• Cleans workspaces, equipment, and supplies daily
• Maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty
• Works in a manner that promotes a safe and sanitary environment; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries
• Serves as a Site Supervisor as needed, after kitchen duties have been completed
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some food service experience helpful
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a current Food Handler’s Card
• Current Oregon driver’s license with good driving record, current auto insurance, and ability to use personal vehicle for business
• Ability to safely lift 40 pounds

WORK LOCATION: Rented kitchen facility

 All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check  

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, hr@foodforlanecounty.org

FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.