Kitchen Assistant

Location: Clearwater, FL

Job Type: Part Time - $20/h

Term Length: Ongoing

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Position Summary

The Kitchen Assistant (KA) is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the day-to-day tasks of the 360 Eats meal program. They will assist with all aspects of kitchen and food truck duties, including food rescue, ingredient sorting and storage, meal preparation, food service and perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen and on the food truck. The Kitchen Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, kitchen waste management, assisting the Executive Chef in planning, preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen and serving meals to clients at partner sites. They will assist the Executive Chef in coordinating and evaluating all aspects of food service needs to ensure the nutritional well-being of 360 Eats’ clients as well as developing and managing the 360 Eats Catering services and other food-related revenue streams. This position includes occasional evenings/weekend hours to accommodate special events. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the culinary field and have a passion for 360 Eats' mission.

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Responsibilities

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Kitchen Prep and Support: Works closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the 360 Eats meal program and other food-related services run optimally and client’s meals are satisfactory.

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• Work directly with the Executive Chef to fulfill meal preparation, production, packaging and distribution. 

• Work directly with Executive Chef to ensure proper food safety.

• Maintaining an environment that is supportive to volunteers and sustains partnerships with community organizations.

• Assisting and directing volunteers in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery. 

• Assisting with service at Catered Events.

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Janitorial: Upholding safety by ensuring equipment and environment are appropriately maintained and sanitary at all times adhering to ServSafe regulations for commercial kitchens.

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• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and stocking of kitchen storage areas, including the walk-in cooler, freezer and dry storage. 

• Responsible for removing all kitchen trash and ensure that recycling and compost procedure is being followed.

• Ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned.

• Use all chemicals properly in the correct quantities for safety.

• Keep kitchen area clean and organized at all times, assisting with deliveries and often carrying 50 pounds or more.

• Clean and sanitize all kitchenware.

• Safely and correctly operate all equipment. 

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Other: Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the meal program’s mission is fulfilled.

• Demonstrate high level of customer service and professional behavior in and outside of the kitchen.
• Help ensure 360 Eats provides an outstanding experience for all volunteers by regularly seeking out meaningful and positive interactions with them and maintaining a positive, friendly and helpful attitude at all times. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef. 

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Actual Job Responsibilities

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• Report to and work closely with the Executive Chef to develop and maintain the 360 Eats meal program and catering.

• Assisting the Executive Chef in developing menus that are nutritious, exciting and inclusive of all client’s dietary needs and preferences.

• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet 360 Eats’ standards and health code regulations.

• Training and supervising volunteers. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

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