JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Kitchen Aide is responsible for transporting food from one location to another while operating a Club vehicle. They will also maintain food service facilities and equipment in a sanitary condition; organize, and clean. They will be needed to prepare and serve food in the cafeteria, using safe food handling and storage practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Washes pots, pans, dishes and utensils and tidies cooking area.
- Transports food from one location to another.
- Assists in serving meals to youth in appropriate portions.
- Maintains a safe food preparation area following local, state and federal guidelines
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The assignment of these additional duties will be dependent on the length of the shift:
- Cleans and sanitizes work area to Health Department standards and disposes of refuse.
- Assist with you programs as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment and their operation thereof.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other staff.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare various foods.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to interact with the children and youth in a manner that clearly conveys warm regard, respect, and care.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
Education: Some high school
Qualifications:
- Must have an acceptable driving record and be authorized to drive Club vans.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Ability to follow guidelines and regulations pertaining to food/kitchen safety
FUNDAMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS
Has daily contact with Cook to receive/provide information. May interact with Club members and other Club staff at the site. Maintains positive relations with members and staff at all times.
HAZARDS
- Potential contact with cleaning agents, and hot water temperature.
- Around extreme heat from, but not allowed to use, ovens, grills and stoves.
- Exposure to very hot foods.
- Exposure to sharp knives.
EEO POLICY
Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, with or 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.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Stationary Work | X | ||
| Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. | X | ||
| Lift/Carry 25-50 lbs. | X | ||
| Lift 50+ lbs. | X | ||
| Grip/Grasp/Repeating Motions That May Include Wrist, Hands and Fingers | X | ||
| Walking/Bending/Moving/Reaching/Stretching in Different Positions | X | ||
| Hearing | X | ||
| Seeing | X | ||
| EQUIPMENT | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Motor Vehicle | x | ||
| Hand Tools | X | ||
| Motorized Machinery | X | ||
| Lifts/Carts | x | ||
| Ladders | X | ||
| Trailers | X | ||
| Kitchen Equipment | X | ||
| Audio Visual Equipment | X | ||
| Personal Computer | X | ||
| Copy/Scan Machine | X | ||
| Desktop Phone and Cell Phone | X | ||
| Two-Way Radio/Ear Mic | X | ||
| WORKING CONDITIONS | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Indoor Work | X | ||
| Outdoor Work with Low/High Temperatures and Other Elements Such as Wind/Precipitation | x | ||
| Noisy Conditions | X | ||
| Odors That May Be Unpleasant | X | ||
| Varied Lighting Conditions (i.e. Fluorescent, Low Lighting, etc.) | X | ||
| Small and/or Enclosed Spaces | X | ||
| Heights | X | ||
| Working Independently | X | ||
| Working Within a Team | X | ||
| MENTAL DEMANDS | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Managing Workplace Stressors | X | ||
| Encountering Belligerent Behaviors | X | ||
| SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Acids, Corrosives, Epoxies, Dust, Fumes, Mists, Gases, Chemicals, Body Fluids, Etc. | X | ||
| PROTECTIVE CLOTHING | Never | Occasionally | Regularly |
| Facial Covering, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Ear Muffs/Plugs, Etc. | X |