Position Summary: Assists in food preparation, service, packaging, cleanup and other kitchen activities.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Cook, following Cook's daily instruction, adhering to priorities, and notifying Cook of problems.
• Clean dining room and kitchen including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, large and small appliances, dishes and utensils. Keep refrigerators and freezers clean
• Assist cook in food preparation and service of lunch meal
• Move, unpack and stores supplies
• Assist in taking food inventory, maintaining orders of food and household supplies, and organizing storage area
• Clean dining area, kitchen, including all shelves, closets, racks, work surfaces, dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment
• Assist in setting up of chairs and tables for center programs as needed
• Cook and serve meals, in absence of cook
• Dispose garbage in accordance with Department of Sanitation regulations
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• May deliver homebound meals, in some instances, to homebound clients.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Adhere to organization's standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including - but not limited to - Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization's policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate or be willing to take course under DFTA auspices.
• Problem solving abilities while multi-tasking; ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills

• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, and occasional risk of electrical shock.