Kitchen Aide (Laurel Tree)

**Location**: Laurel Tree Center - Carlsbad, CA **Hourly Range**: $20.76 - $24.68 30 hrs per wk - 50 Weeks Schedule: 7:00am-2:30pm **MAAC STORY** Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at [http://www.maacproject.org/](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maacproject.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CSSullivan%40maacproject.org%7C33545ae781d849b9832508d8be6caf38%7C8423b3d115b140c9af6244884a818ce3%7C0%7C0%7C637468721300009619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6cAPbGIYuWDwAq4fzOsspRQBbU1r09Q3ZywpkuN9I4E%3D&reserved=0) **DEFINITION** Under supervision, is largely responsible for assistance in the preparation, distribution and serving of food including meals and snacks and the cleanliness of the kitchen, offices spaces, and restrooms; maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishes, and the facility. Packs, drives and delivers food to sites as needed and performs related work as required. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. - ​Assists in the preparation and distribution of large and small quantities of food; completes routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned; prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use; cleans, cuts, trims, chops and/or slices food products; opens containers and bags of fresh and frozen foods, fruits, etc., or dry goods and cereals and slices, divides, etc.; divides and/or assists in dividing food into appropriately sized portions and/or containers; loads carts for food distribution and unloads carts upon return; sanitizes surfaces, picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen in order to maintain a safe and organized environment - Maintains inventory of food and supplies; prepares and maintains records in compliance with CACFP requirements; maintains temperature logs, inventory, ordering, and menu production records; completes and/or ensures that sites complete assigned documentation; prepares documents or emails using a computer and performs administrative tasks such as filing/sorting paperwork. - Places food orders; participates in kitchen clean up, inventory and other kitchen tasks as requested and/or assigned; Maintains accurate record keeping for program requirements. - Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards; conducts major cleaning of refrigerators, storerooms, and equipment; cleans and sanitizes tools, equipment, work station, work station counters and floors; mops/ sweeps kitchen, washes tools, equipment, work tables, walls, refrigerators and other dishes as assigned; follows all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. - Drives to assigned sites to distribute food and other supplies and unloads; inspects and maintains vehicle. - Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and floor drains; removes trash and garbage to designated areas. - Provides support with client services, as appropriate. - May assist classroom staff in activities, field trips and outdoor activities. - May interact with children during meals for socializing and educational experience and assist in activities related to the cultural background of the children…