Overview:
Bright Futures for Youth (BFFY) is providing a paid internship for the role of Lead Kitchen Assistant. This is an ideal position for a person who has experience in the food service industry and is eager to grow their leadership skills by supporting a team of 3-5 in a commercial kitchen. This role requires a CA ServSafe Foodservice Manager Certification, which is included in the training for the internship if not already obtained.
To apply, please complete this application on Jotform:
https://form.jotform.com/FriendshipClub/bffy-kitchen-assistant-lead-intern
Previous experience is necessary, as the applicant will work closely with the Kitchen and Nutrition Program Manager to independently lead the kitchen assistant intern team in planning and preparing meals for 20-70 youth every weekday.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, non-exempt internship ranging from 35-40 hours per week through September 30th, 2024 with possibility to extend for one year, or ongoing.
Pay range is $20-25 per hour.
Paid Time Off (PTO) with accrual starting first day of work
Mileage reimbursement at Federal reimbursement rate, if doing work-related driving and have required insurance coverage
Duties:
The Lead Kitchen Assistant position plays both support and leadership roles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordination and daily communication with Kitchen Manager to plan daily/weekly tasks.
Supervise and participate in daily meal preparations.
Maintain proper food safety practices among the crew and volunteers, including proper storage of ingredients & leftovers.
Prompt meal service in NEO youth center and The Friendship Club cafeteria space, serving our youth with a smile.
Supervise and participate in closing kitchen each day- dishwashing, wiping counters/stove tops/ovens/fridge/freezer, sweeping/mopping
Deep cleaning - Wiping walls, checking/cleaning grease traps, checking/cleaning floor drains, cleaning lower shelving, and other often overlooked areas
Special event prep and service
Expanded duties the kitchen assistant will be trained for include (but are not limited to) menu & event planning, inventory management & ordering, assisting with cooking and nutrition classes, as well as learning our recipes and how to plan for, oversee, and cook/serve them.
Qualifications:
Proven ability to prepare 20-70 meals independently, with a team of 2-4 paid assistants or volunteers.
A desire to grow as a leader and culinary professional.
Attention to details (for example, when planning prep lists or implementing recipes)
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a great attitude.
Ability to lift 50 lbs safely, possibly multiple times a day
Because this is a grant-funded internship, the grant requires that the intern be between the ages of 16 and 30.
Skills:
Effective leadership, organizational and time management skills
Able to work well in a team and independently
Excellent communication skills
A positive, growth mindset
The ability to ask for help or retraining when needed
Flexibility to switch tasks as needed and prioritize tasks to serve meals on time
Problem-solving skills, both interpersonal and culinary
Understanding the importance of health and hygiene
Proficiency in use of computers (i.e., Microsoft Office programs, data entry, etc.)