Summer Food Program Kitchen Assistant at Food For Lane County

Eugene, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Kitchen Operations, USDA Compliance, Inventory Tracking, Volunteer Coordination, Communication, Attention To Detail, Lifting, Teamwork, Customer Service

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: Summer Food Program Kitchen Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Summer Food Program Kitchen Coordinator HOURS: 30-40 hours a week DATES OF POSITION: June 15, 2026- August 27, 2026 COMPENSATION: $18.50/hour SUMMARY OF POSITION: This is a temporary position. Must be 18 years of age or older. The Food for Lane County (FFLC) Summer Food Program provides children with nutritious meals when school meals are not available during the summer. Kitchen Assistants prepare meals for distribution to sites across Lane County. Working in cooperation with the kitchen team, this position follows the program menu and adheres to associated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal pattern requirements. This position also assists the Kitchen Coordinator with kitchen operations and workflow, including working with volunteers, receiving food and non-food orders, and completing other assigned tasks. PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares food in quantities according to number of children estimated to be served Assist in the daily preparation of equipment, supplies, and utensils needed for the program Follows Summer Food Program menu & associated USDA meal pattern requirements Sets up and breaks down the kitchen staging area, including moving equipment and coolers. Assist with receiving and dating food and supply orders from vendors Assist with tracking inventory of food and supply items May help coordinate volunteer tasks, as needed Cleans workspaces, equipment, and meal coolers daily Assist with the flow of meal distribution by staging meal coolers for pick up and assisting with the return of food items at the end of each day Deliver last minute items to Site Supervisors as needed Serves as a Site Supervisor as needed Maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty Upholds FFLC values of compassion, inclusion, and collaboration Works in a manner that promotes a safe environment and makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries Performs other duties as requested by supervisor SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: We value all forms of experience including, unpaid work, lived experience, education, and training. Some food service experience helpful Ability to perform repetitive tasks Strong communication skills and attention to detail The ability to obtain a current Food Handler’s Card Current Oregon driver’s license with good driving record, current auto insurance, and ability to use personal vehicle for business Ability to safely lift 40 pounds Ability to work in a team Ability to provide excellent customer service to all volunteers WORK LOCATION: Rented kitchen facility NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, 541.343.2822 FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Assistants prepare nutritious meals according to the program menu and USDA requirements, working cooperatively with the kitchen team to ensure proper distribution. This role also supports the Kitchen Coordinator with daily operations, including managing orders, tracking inventory, and assisting with volunteers.