Kitchen Program Assistant

at  Catholic Charities of Baltimore

PAYRATE IS $16.25/HOUR

Position is Monday through Friday, 2pm to 6pm
The Kitchen Program Assistant provides general information and referral of services offered by My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. Responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean, safe, secure manner. Contributes to the spirit of hospitality and welcome among residents, volunteers and visitors.
Open since 1982, My Sister’s Place Women’s Center is Baltimore City’s longest-serving women’s day shelter and resource center for women and children experiencing homelessness and poverty. We empower those we serve to overcome their situations through our services, which include extensive workshops centered on the 8 realms of wellness: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social wellness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Six months experience in human services or customer service.
• Prefer one year experience working with the homeless or at risk populations.
• Experience working in a kitchen preferred.
• ServSafe® certification within six months of employment.
• Must have competent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be physically capable of moving through buildings including stairs, carrying up to 50 pounds and be able to respond to residents in need of assistance.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 6 months in human services

EDUCATION

Required

• High School or better

SKILLS

Preferred

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• Work to maintain a safe and secure environment both inside and outside properties for clients, staff members, volunteers and visitors.
• Prepares nutritionally balanced meals for the clients.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen.
• Take and record the temperatures.
• Receive and put away food and kitchen supply donations.
• Maintain records and statistics of donations and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain stocking and inventory of the storage rooms and kitchen supplies.
• Work with staff and volunteers in the preparation of the meals.
• Handle specialized tasks which include monitoring the compliance of policies and procedures, reporting incidents, writing violations, and emergency intervention as required.
• Assist with the orientation of guests and/or volunteers. Provides guidance and assistance to by being observant and attentive to both positive and negative behavior and reporting activities to supervisor (as needed).
• Willingly works with clients and volunteers, demonstrating the philosophy of Catholic Charities and the program through participation in activities, positive communication, and helpful attitude.
• Maintain logs and files related to various programs, records entries accurately reflecting events as they occurred.
• Monitor building activity to help ensure safety, security and compliance with building policies and procedures.
• React to emergency situations appropriately and in a professional manner.
• Work as a member of a team environment in collaboration with all other employees and volunteers to deliver the highest quality services to all clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.