Early Head Start Kitchen Assistant

1 month ago


Torrance, United States momentum-formerly-ucpla Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSchedule Available: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday - Friday (part-time/ 25 hours per week)

Momentum PTN is hiring a Kitchen Assistant. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will perform routine service level duties to assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up at our Early Head Start program located in Torrance. Our Kitchen Assistants have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Part-time):

  • Life Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation/Sick
  • Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
  • $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Plan (403B)
  • Direct Deposit
  • Reliable Schedule

Kitchen Assistant Essential Responsibilities:

  • Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
  • Respects and promotes the right of individuals
  • Follows a menu provided by the food contractor to prepare and serve meals to children
  • Pays close attention to dietary accommodations required for specific children in the preparation of meals
  • Takes and records the temperature of all food delivered by the food contractor
  • Follows all food and safety policies procedures in handling food
  • Properly labels, covers, and stores unused food after each meal
  • Cleans food preparation areas and equipment used daily
  • Assists in the inventory and stocking of food products and supplies
  • Delivers the meals and snacks to each classroom daily
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Kitchen Assistant Qualification:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School diploma or GED; preferred
  • One (1) year experience in meal preparation; required
  • Safe Serve certification; required
  • Working knowledge of food handling requirements
  • Ability to follow directions, both written and oral
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
  • Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs.

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.



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