Kitchen Aide (Friday-Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm) (47037)

THE POSITION: The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Kitchen Aide to play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to the residents of the organization in a clean and sanitary environment, while embracing and upholding our mission and values. Key Responsibilities: ( To include but not limited to the following) Prepare nutritious, well balanced and sufficient meals in a timely fashion and according to the posted menu. Follow all posted instructions to ensure each resident’s special needs are met (special diet, food allergies, etc.). Take the necessary steps so that all food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions. Operate kitchen equipment as assigned and report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions in the kitchen. Maintain a posted grocery list of items to be purchased and assist with picking up food donations, commodities, etc. as needed. Sort, organize, and put away deliveries and food donations and maintain inventory for delivered and donated foods. Keep the kitchen and dining room cabinets and countertops clean and floors swept and mopped. Empty the kitchen and dining room trash daily or more often as needed. Keep refrigerators, freezers, ovens, griddle, fryers, cabinets, pantries and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized. Work with the Kitchen Manager to maintain a regular rotation of food items, stock in cabinets, refrigerators, and freezers. Adhere to all shelter policies and procedures. Perform all other duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Flexibility, reliability, patience, and self-motivation. Ability to thrive in a continually changing environment. Ability to demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills. Basic proficiency in use of computers and software.