Kitchen Aide/Driver
| Verified Pay | $17.50 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Winters, California |
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of an innovative organization making an impact upon the quality of life for vulnerable Yolo County seniors and others with mobility challenges? Is the “why” you do your job a priority in your career? Then you may be the hero we’re seeking to provide nourishing meals to aging adults countywide lacking the access and/or the ability to dependably prepare their own healthy meals.
MOW YOLO APPROACH
Meals on Wheels Yolo County (“MOW Yolo”) is adding Kitchen Aide/Drivers (“Kitchen Aide”) to our already inspired team. We are looking for Kitchen Aides who will:
Assist in the preparation of nourishing meals for MOW Yolo meal recipients in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
Be great team players
Embrace “Operation Accelerate” goals to nourish more seniors, more nutritiously, and more equitably
Positively represent MOW Yolo externally
POSITION SUMMARY
Kitchen Aides report to Food Services management, and assist with preparing nourishing meals and transporting them to both volunteer connection locations and seniors’ doorsteps countywide. The work of Kitchen Aides furthers MOW Yolo’s mission to nourish and engage vulnerable senior citizens and others with mobility challenges throughout Yolo County.
REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE
Part-time 20-25 hours/week, Monday - Friday. Exact days, hours, and locations will be determined in consultation with the supervisor and can be subject to change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and package nourishing meals for MOW Yolo meal recipients in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
Adhere to proper food handling, kitchen sanitation, and safety procedures. This includes maintaining a clean environment by dishwashing, sweeping, and mopping.
Work with colleagues to meet stringent time deadlines regarding food preparation, packaging, and delivery.
Accurately pack, load, and unload food transport containers and related supplies, ensuring compliance with established food safety and portioning procedures.
Learn and adhere to food service protocols, kitchen appliance/tool protocols, and other safety related measures.
Complete food-related reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Drive and deliver temperature-controlled food in a MOW Yolo vehicle, maintaining cleanliness and usage records as required.
Maintain positive communications with meal recipients, volunteers, colleagues, and supervisors.
Proficient at using and/or learning electronic systems. Comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite; Google Workspace familiarity is a plus.
Willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as the position evolves and MOW Yolo grows.
Be a positive representative of MOW Yolo.
Attend monthly all-staff meetings.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Lift and carry 50 lbs., stand continuously up to five hours, bend below the waist, and reach above the head.
Drive a MOW Yolo vehicle from one location to another for multiple hours.
Perform established duties, responsibilities, and expectations independently and with minimal supervision.
Read, write, and complete simple math to accurately maintain daily records according to specific instructions and procedures.
Adapt and respond flexibly, creatively, and patiently to various situations.
Arrive to work on time and maintain a good attendance record with an established schedule.
Maintain a high level of personal and professional hygiene, dress, and demeanor.
POSITION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/VACCINATIONS
Current California Driver’s License
Proof of automobile insurance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$17.50 per hour, payable per the regular payroll schedule and subject to applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law. Part-time employees receive vacation and sick time accrual, paid holidays, and may elect to participate in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND TIMELINE
Please submit your resume to HR@mowyolo.org. Applicant screening will be ongoing as the goal is to welcome new team members as soon as possible.
**Meals on Wheels Yolo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Wheels Yolo County – took the lead to ensure the continuity of this important work. Not surprisingly, the service level has grown more than 50 times larger since those early days. More than 600 Yolo County seniors in need of assistance are now provided with five nourishing meals each week via three weekly wellbeing visits by a trained, caring volunteer. Focused upon building the organization’s capacity and operational fortitude,
"Operation Accelerate" is speeding ahead Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s ability to nourish more seniors in
more Yolo County communities, more nutritiously and more equitably in the near future.
All positions at Meals on Wheels Yolo County serve as ambassadors to ensure the resources needed for our
success, and an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged to accomplish both individual and
organization-wide objectives.
Visit our website for details about our programs and impact: www.mowyolo.org
**Meals on Wheels Yolo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
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