Position Summary:
The Kitchen Site Assistant is responsible for assisting with meal planning, preparation, and delivery through Meals On Wheels (MOW), OWBC Seniors Centers, and/or OWBC Head Start programs. This position could become the primary designated delivery driver for MOW and/or the backup for the lead cook in their absence. The position reports to the Site Director and operates under significant supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.
Essential Job Duties:
· Assist with meal planning/coordinating, preparation, and delivery/distribution
· The Site Assistant could serve as kitchen lead in the absence of the Lead Cook
· Site Assistant could serve as the Primary meal delivery driver, subject to agency requirements for operating company vehicles
· Deliver meals to Meals on Wheels participants using personal or OWBC vehicle
· Adhere to agency and other policies, practices, and standards related to safety, health, food, and handling
· Adhere to OWBC, Meals on Wheels, and other regulatory agencies' policies and procedures regarding food handling
· Wash pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and other kitchen utensils by hand (if required)
· Clean/operate industrial kitchen machinery, such as dishwasher, sealer, oven, etc
· Mop and sweep the kitchen and dining area, sanitize areas such as countertops, cabinets, handles, and refrigerators (and bathrooms if applicable) daily and/or as needed
· Empty and clean all trash receptacles
· Ensure perishable and non-perishable foods and leftovers are labeled, dated, and properly stored
· Assist with general kitchen prep, monitoring, and cleaning
· Assist with MOW and Senior Center volunteers and clients
· Assist with food preparation for home delivery or serving on-site congregants
· Assist with kitchen management, including general cleaning/custodial issues
· Assist with menu posting and documenting, and tracking kitchen inventory
· Ensure refrigerator and freezers are cleaned and defrosted: temperatures are recorded daily
· Provide general office assistance such as answering phones, drafting correspondence, and data entry
· Assist with the coordination of volunteers for kitchen assistance and meal delivery
· Ensure the confidentiality of information about program participants, staff, students, and families
· Assist and support the Lead Cook, volunteers, or any other program staff as needed or requested
· Could be responsible for opening and closing the site
· Responsible for OWBC vehicle maintenance (gas, wash, oil change)
· Deliver, set up, and clean for Head Start meals
· Assist in all areas of the kitchen as needed
· All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
· Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
· Must be diplomatic, honest, and fair
· Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
· Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs
• Ability to operate a kitchen, order food, read, and follow recipes
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and remain in good standing with state requirements
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques
• Ability to respect confidentiality at all times
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training:
· High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
· None
Licenses/Certifications:
· Valid Texas driver’s license and current liability insurance.
· Food Handler Certification.
· Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.
· Civil Rights training
Mental / Physical Tasks (F= Frequent, O=Occasional, R=Rarely):
| F | Standing: required to stand for long periods (6+ hours per shift) while cooking, serving, cleaning; when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area | F | Handling: food; reports, vehicles, laptop, keys
| F | Hearing/Talking/Listening: communicate with employees; instructions; product details; sounds of cooking (sizzling, frying); normal operations of machines to determine irregularities | F | Fine Dexterity: Knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, peeling, stirring, flipping, and steaming; operate a computer, or calculator, to write, use a mouse, and projector tools; use a computer mouse, and projector tools; to maintain digital records; lock and unlock doors
| F | Sitting:driving, riding in a vehicle to sites and meetings; administering first aid and CPR; and during emergencies performing work at a desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in a vehicle to sites and meetings | O | Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: plug in equipment; check oven or stovetop; clean kitchen; organize lower shelves; reach/remove baking sheets/dishes; inspect underneath appliances; administer first aid and CPR or for emergencies
| F | Walking: from vehicle to site, walking from area to area in the center, responding to emergencies; administering first aid and CPR; to a copier | F | Bending/Twisting/Stretching: access ingredients, equipment, cooking surfaces; to reach ingredients; whisking; stooping and opening jars; files, reports, handle paper, reach drawers
| F | Grasping/Holding: holding binders, phones, tablets, kitchen equipment, cooking utensils; pots, pans, trays, glasses; cleaning tools and supplies; arranging and organizing materials | F | Balancing: standing, reaching, driving, use of a step ladder, stepping stool; while carrying equipment supplies/ingredients
| F | Lifting/Carrying: heavy pots and pans; containers; ingredients; bulky food items and supplies; report binders, paper, laptop, supplies up to 50 lbs.; during emergencies | F | Vision: to read, drive, and assist individuals in medical need; to see equipment/food stages; to assist with emergencies
| F | Pushing/Pulling: push and pull on utensils during food preparation; push carts and trays; open/close file/copier drawers, open & close doors, push/pull drawers, ovens, shelves, drawers, rolltop carriers up to 50 lbs | F | Foot Controls: driving; quick: paced environment; to balance while mopping, cleaning, scrubbing, and lifting
| F | Driving: scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from meetings, deliveries/pickups, and sites | | Other: Noisy environments; heat and temperature exposure from ovens, stoves, equipment
| F | Reaching: for ingredients, equipment, cooking surfaces, pots/pans, and utensils; to answer the phone, reach files, reports, plug in a laptop | |
| F | Hearing/Talking/Listening: communicate with employees; instructions; product details; sounds of cooking (sizzling, frying); normal operations of machines to determine irregularities | F | Fine Dexterity: Knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, peeling, stirring, flipping, and steaming; operate a computer, or calculator, to write, use a mouse, and projector tools; use a computer mouse, and projector tools; to maintain digital records; lock and unlock doors
| F | Sitting:driving, riding in a vehicle to sites and meetings; administering first aid and CPR; and during emergencies performing work at a desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in a vehicle to sites and meetings | O | Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: plug in equipment; check oven or stovetop; clean kitchen; organize lower shelves; reach/remove baking sheets/dishes; inspect underneath appliances; administer first aid and CPR or for emergencies
| F | Walking: from vehicle to site, walking from area to area in the center, responding to emergencies; administering first aid and CPR; to a copier | F | Bending/Twisting/Stretching: access ingredients, equipment, cooking surfaces; to reach ingredients; whisking; stooping and opening jars; files, reports, handle paper, reach drawers
| F | Grasping/Holding: holding binders, phones, tablets, kitchen equipment, cooking utensils; pots, pans, trays, glasses; cleaning tools and supplies; arranging and organizing materials | F | Balancing: standing, reaching, driving, use of a step ladder, stepping stool; while carrying equipment supplies/ingredients
| F | Lifting/Carrying: heavy pots and pans; containers; ingredients; bulky food items and supplies; report binders, paper, laptop, supplies up to 50 lbs.; during emergencies | F | Vision: to read, drive, and assist individuals in medical need; to see equipment/food stages; to assist with emergencies
| F | Pushing/Pulling: push and pull on utensils during food preparation; push carts and trays; open/close file/copier drawers, open & close doors, push/pull drawers, ovens, shelves, drawers, rolltop carriers up to 50 lbs | F | Foot Controls: driving; quick: paced environment; to balance while mopping, cleaning, scrubbing, and lifting
| F | Driving: scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from meetings, deliveries/pickups, and sites | | Other: Noisy environments; heat and temperature exposure from ovens, stoves, equipment
| F | Reaching: for ingredients, equipment, cooking surfaces, pots/pans, and utensils; to answer the phone, reach files, reports, plug in a laptop | |
Working Conditions:
· Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
· Working on weekends, evenings and some holidays may be required.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) was established in 1965 as the area’s official Community Action Agency. Opportunities is a private, non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors comprised of community leaders, elected officials and target area representatives. Throughout its history, Opportunities has administered a wide range of social service and economic opportunity programs.
Serving thousands of people annually, OWBC helps with energy assistance, childcare, nutrition, and education for those in need.
Mission:
To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and sustain independence by delivering vital services and partnering with local organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.
To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and sustain independence by delivering vital services and partnering with local organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.
Vision:
A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.
A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Physical:
-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Financial:
-Employer Matching Retirement Program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Employer-Paid Life insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Plans & more
Emotional:
-Employee Assistance Program (24-hour support line for emotional, mental/personal well-being, financial & legal assistance, and webinars and podcasts)
-Wellness Program
Social:
-Paid time off (PTO) - three (3) weeks in your first year
-14 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional:
-Tuition reimbursement for applicable programs
Minimal evening or weekend work required.
OWBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OWBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OWBC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Physical:
-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Financial:
-Employer Matching Retirement Program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Employer-Paid Life insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Plans & more
Emotional:
-Employee Assistance Program (24-hour support line for emotional, mental/personal well-being, financial & legal assistance, and webinars and podcasts)
-Wellness Program
Social:
-Paid time off (PTO) - three (3) weeks in your first year
-14 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional:
-Tuition reimbursement for applicable programs
Minimal evening or weekend work required.
OWBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OWBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OWBC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Company Website: www.owbc-tx.org
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