Kitchen Aide

Kitchen Aide

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly rate for this position is $17.95 and is commensurate with experience.

The Kitchen Aide supports the daily operations of the senior nutrition program by assisting the Dining Site Manager in preparing, setting up, and serving the noon-day lunch to program participants. This role also provides support for light kitchen maintenance, cleanup, and occasional assistance with program activities that promote social engagement and wellness for older adults.

This position is located at Karin House, 1395 Aspen St. NW Washington, DC 20012.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; occasionally 9:00 am for meetings (20 hours per week)

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, 1+ years customer service experience

Required License/Certification: CPR/First-Aid, Food Handler Certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of food handling, temperature, and sanitation standards required.
• Ability to follow confidentiality protocols.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Good communication and customer service skills are required.
• Good customer service and people skills are required. Ability to be flexible and a team player. Demonstrated cultural competence and responsiveness. Sincere interest in the mission and vision of the organization.

Expected Contributions:

• Organize supplies, and clean equipment required for serving meals.
• Assist with set up and service of lunch meal.
• Greet the program participants as they arrive.
• Assist with clean up after lunch and activities as needed. Assist with implementation of program objectives.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters, including but not limited to, clients, personnel, budgets, contracts, Board of Directors and all other non-public business information.
• Attend and assist Wellness Activities Assistant or assigned staff with while on outings for senior trips.
• Assist with serving food during catered events hosted onsite.
• Reports any incidents to Senior Services Dining Site Coordinator.

Reports to: Wellness Manager, Karin House

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. Must be able to travel to events and meetings offsite.

To Apply: Go to our career page and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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