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**Kitchen Assistant (30 hours/week)**
900 - Preschool Washington, District of Columbia Minimum Experience **Entry-level** Compensation **$15.60/hour - $17.00/hour** Kitchen Assistant (Part time, 30hrs)
*Effective September 27, 2021, all Martha's Table employees, interns, subcontractors, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. This includes staff members who are working remotely, hybrid, or in person. This requirement applies to all new hires starting on or after September 27, 2021. To be in compliance, new hires should have received their both shots of either Pfizer or Moderna, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson and provide their proof of vaccination card to Human Resources* *prior to* *their start date.*
*Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (...@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.*
*ABOUT MARTHAS TABLE*
At Marthas Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.
Together, we are *One MT.* This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to white glove service -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Marthas Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued and you deserve our very best.
In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.
We invest in our team members personal and professional goals through our STEP program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.
*POSITION OVERVIEW*
The primary role of the part-time kitchen assistant is to prepare children's meals, assist with the receiving of food, and oversight of CACFP guidelines
*POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Makes meals for infants, including, pureeing fruits and vegetables, broiling chicken and cooking beef, and other basic ingredients.
* Divides up the food and plating childrens meals based on CACFP requirements (which dictates how much food and the types of food each child receives) and ensures each classroom receives the correct amount.
* Delivers children's meals and beverages to each classroom and picks up food-related materials from classrooms at the end of each meal (breakfast, lunch, and snack).
* Handles administrative paperwork to ensure Marthas Table maintains compliance with CACFP guidelines (includes maintaining meal logs, menus, delivery tickets, temperature logs) and meals are OSSE and CACFP compliant.
* Receives meals (breakfast, lunch & snack) from the outside vendor and ensures the type and quantity of food delivered matches the menu and needs of MT; holds food at safe temperatures and/or reheating the food, as needed.
* Reviews the menu and food that is received and ensures that children with allergies receive safe food. Collaborates with Compliance to maintain an up to date list of children with food allergies.
* Ensures food prep areas are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with Department of Health and ServSafe food regulations and guidelines
*EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS*
* Experience in the food services industry with a strong preference for experience with preparing and serving childrens meals
* Experience with CACFP meals with a preference for experience working with infants and toddlers
* Digital Literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
* Excellent customer service and public relations skills and strong oral and written communication skills
* Knowledge of large scale food preparation and safe food handling. Experience in a commercial kitchen
* Inventory management skills
* Demonstrated commitment to Marthas Tables core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
* Demonstrated commitment to Marthas Tables core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
*EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS*
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Culinary training and safe food handling
* Valid ServSafe DC Food Manager Certificate
* Training in inventory management
*WORKING CONDITIONS*
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 points. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Marthas Table provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*
Location Washington, District of Columbia Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $15.60/hour - $17.00/hour