Kitchen Assistant

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - Meals on Wheels Kitchen, Erving, MA

Part Time, Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 11AM

LifePath is a mission-driven, collaborative and community-focused human services agency.  This is a great opportunity to join LifePath’s Meals on Wheels Kitchen team!  The Kitchen Assistant supports the responsibilities of Kitchen Managers, Assistant Managers and/or the Nutrition Program Supervisor with the tasks of facility prep and clean-up, kitchen tasks in preparation of home delivered meals, and as back-up driver for home delivered meals as needed.

This is a part time position (17.5 hrs per week); starting pay is $15.45 per hour.

Qualified, interested candidates should apply on our website, submit your cover letter and resume to hr@lifepathma.org, or a job application may be obtained at LifePath’s Greenfield office at 101 Munson St, Suite 201.

LifePath is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Bilingual persons, minorities, women, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LifePath, Inc. is an AA/EOE employer committed to a diverse workforce.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Re-thermalize (heat) and pack heated portions for Home Delivered Meals
• Check temperatures and count portions received from the Caterer
• Insure portion control
• Pack cold parts containers for Home Delivered Meals
• Deliver home delivery meals as requested
• Oversee sanitation
• Clean kitchen
• Wash all pans and utensils
• Mop out Driver containers
• Remove trash
• Requisition kitchen supplies from manager

• Attentive to detail
• Ability to understand and complete specific task list assignments
• Basic knowledge of good sanitation practices
• Pleasant personality and ability to interact well with others
• Experience working with elders
• Dependable and understand the need for client confidentiality
• Must have driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle.
• Must be available to work within the scheduled hours of operation.