Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Non-profit poverty relief and supportive services

Kitchen Sub

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$15.10 /hrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in food service operation is required.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations is required.
Ability to relate positively to children and adults is required.
Ability to lift 50-pound containers and packages and to regularly sit, speak, listen, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch is required.
Ability to pass a physical examination and background checks, including fingerprinting, is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cook with food preparation for meals, meetings, and catering, ensuring food is attractive, appealing, and of good quality.
Follow standardized recipes and preparation procedures for children’s meals to ensure consistent quality.
Ensure food quantities and components for children’s meals comply with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations and Child Care requirements, and reflect Head Start philosophies.
Transport food and dishes to and from mealtime settings and meeting rooms, ensuring timely delivery and pickup as assigned.
Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation by following established CACFP, Head Start, Child Care, OSHA, and ServSafe food safety and sanitation standards and regulations.
Use kitchen equipment safely and inform the supervisor when equipment is not operating properly or may need repairs.
Assist with food and supply orders.
Support interdisciplinary work and collaboration.

Desired Qualifications

ServSafe certification is preferred.

Description

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a substitute Kitchen Aide for both our Waterville and Skowhegan Locations. This is varied hour, as needed position.

Assists the Cook with food preparation for meals, meetings and catering ensuring foods provided are attractive, appealing and of good quality.
Adheres to standardized recipes and preparation for children’s meals for consistent quality.
Ensures food quantities and food components for children’s meals meet Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulatory compliance, Child Care and are reflective of Head Start philosophies.
Transports food and dishes to and from mealtime setting and meeting rooms, as assigned assuring timely delivery and pick-up.
Ensures Kitchen Safety and Sanitation. Indicators include: Following established standards/regulations of CACFP, Head Start, Child Care, OSHA and ServSafe for food safety and sanitation. Uses kitchen equipment safely and informs supervisor if not operating properly and of potential repairs.
Assists with food and supply orders.
Supports Interdisciplinary Work and Collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in food service operation
Knowledge of food/safety sanitation regulations; ServSafe Certification preferred
Ability to relate positively to children and adults
Ability to lift 50 pound containers and packages, and to regularly sit, speak, listen, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch
Ability to pass a physical examination, background checks including fingerprinting

About the Company

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Non-profit poverty relief and supportive services

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is a non-profit organization that serves residents of Kennebec and Somerset counties, providing a range of services aimed at helping people achieve economic and social self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, thousands of residents access KVCAP each year to overcome barriers of poverty, with programs available to people of all income levels. The services function as a set of community programs designed to reduce poverty and support clients in meeting basic needs and improving their financial situation. What sets KVCAP apart is its long-standing, county-wide community action model that offers integrated assistance to a broad eligible population, rather than focusing on a single program. The overarching goal is to empower individuals and families to become self-reliant and improve their overall well-being by connecting them with resources, guidance, and support.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1966

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