Kitchen Assistant

Position Department: Child Development Center (CDC)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part-Time: Part-Time

Compensation:  $17.55

Reports to: Chef & Food Program Coordinator

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Associated Students Summary

Associated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.

A.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.

Position Summary 

The Kitchen Assistant works to support the mission of the Associated Students Child Development Center (CDC) by maintaining strict adherence to Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) guidelines while supporting overall kitchen operation needs at the center.

Essential Functions 

• Reports to Chef for all daily kitchen operations
• Supporting the Chef by setting up carts with correct portions for food, drink and condiments 
• Setting up trays for afternoon snack
• Distributing lunch, snack and breakfast to classrooms
• Discarding left-over food in garbage bins, taking care to look for silverware, plates &cups
• Setting up next day’s breakfast & lunch carts with appropriate hardware & utensils
• Reporting to Chef when problems arise:

• Low on supplies
• Substitution decisions

• Clean, breakdown, recycle cardboard boxes & other recyclable food containers
• Restock refrigerators, cupboards supplies & storage containers
• Supporting the Chef with preparing and cutting vegetables, fruits and meats
• Maintaining temperatures for all refrigerators and freezers
• Helps to maintain a clean kitchen and environment: counters, refrigerators, oven, microwave, drawers, cabinets, dish sterilizer
• Washing & sanitizing dishes, bins, carts, food storage containers, cooking pans after breakfast and lunch
• Participate in required health and safety training as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment required
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work independently with little or minimum supervision.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to provide customer service within a diverse culture. 
• The ability to follow directions, work well with other employees and the general public, learn and adapt to new kitchen procedures in a timely manner as well as ability to work well under pressure. 

• Reliable and consistent work attendance and professionalism is required.

Work Environment, Hours and Physical Demands

• This job operates in a kitchen environment and routinely uses standard kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment 
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry kitchen products or supplies, up to 40 pounds.
• Must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00PM