Food Prep and Kitchen Assistant, 10-15 hrs a week - Jewish Federation of the Berkshires - Pittsfield

Looking for a few extra hours each week? Help prepare meals for older adults and Meals on Wheels clients. If you’re reliable, friendly, and enjoy making a difference, we’d love to meet you!

The Kitchen Assistant and Food Prep person assists the Food Service Director with various duties at the kitchen located in Pittsfield, which prepares 20-40 meals 2-3 days a week for our older adult meals and Meals on Wheels program.

Approximate Hours: 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. During the summer, 8:30 am -12:30 pm, Monday and Thursdays.

Responsibilities: Assist in meal prep, portion control and meal packaging, supply receiving, organizing inventory, sanitation and dishwashing using a commercial dishwasher, and interacting with clients in a friendly and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of food prep experience, preferably in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Responsible and dependable self-starter
• Ability to stand and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work independently to follow a recipe and prepare a simple meal on your own during the occasional absence of the Food Service Director.