LTE Program Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time) at IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

20.75

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Knife Skills, Time Management, Recipe Scaling, Food Safety, Sanitation, Team Collaboration, Meal Portioning, Packaging, Labeling

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Job Title: LTE Part-Time Program Kitchen Assistant Department: Program Kitchen Reports To: Program Kitchen Manager Position Type: Part-time/Limited Term Employment FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $20.75/hr Position Description Our kitchen is a high-volume production kitchen that creates meals for youth and older adults across Madison at low or no cost. People who will be most successful in this position enjoy working collaboratively with others, have a strong sense of urgency, are self-motivated, and value serving their community. This position contributes to all meals being prepared to specifications and served on time. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive working environment. Our Program Kitchen is a tight-knit, highly productive, and motivated team of people from various backgrounds. Consistently respectful communication is a requirement for success in this role. Responsibilities Assemble, cook, portion, package, and label recipes as directed by kitchen staff Prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, sauces, stocks, grains, etc. Putting items away from the weekly truck delivery Wash dishes and serving containers Work in a team setting to produce approximately 600 meals per day Maintain high standards for safety & sanitation Work both independently & collaboratively Requirements Qualifications Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use, safety, and sanitation Basic knife skills Ability to contribute to a positive working environment Strong time management skills Ability to read, use & scale recipes Interest in working in a continuous feedback & continuous improvement environment Valid driver’s license (preferred) or other reliable transportation. Consistent attendance record required ServSafe Food Handler Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of employment Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to bend, squat, and physically react promptly. Ability to use hands & fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting motions associated with preparing and cooking products using knives, utensils, and cookware. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally push, pull, lift, and carry objects (up to 50 pounds); sufficient mobility to stand, reach, and bend throughout an entire work schedule. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community. Goodman Community Center (GCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on 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 aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and package approximately 600 meals per day for youth and older adults. Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation while working collaboratively in a high-volume production kitchen.