Part-Time Kitchen Assistant, Durham County

Part Time
Durham, NC
Posted 12 months ago

Job Summary

Assist in the preparation and packaging of food, kitchen cleaning/maintenance, and delivery if necessary. This is a part time position for 25 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare foods by following a recipe and perform basic math computations to size the recipe and portion.
  • Portion out prepared food and pack for delivery
  • Deliver food items, if necessary
  • Answer the phone and speak to customers (child care providers); assist customers picking up food.
  • Put stock away, and help with shopping if necessary
  • Clean the kitchen area (wash pots and pans, operate a dishwasher, clean work tables, shelves, sinks and refrigerators, clean and sanitize delivery equipment, remove trash and recycling, sweep and mop the floor)
  • Maintain Health Department Standards during food preparation, storage and kitchen maintenance
  • Perform other duties as assigned by agency leadership
  • Treat information on CCSA clients, staff or Board members in a confidential manner.

Special Skills

  • Ability to maintain regular working hours, be prompt and dependable
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients
  • Ability to follow directions, but initiate a task when it is clear that the next step should be taken
  • Ability to stand for 4-8 hours at a time, and the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 to 40 pounds several times a day, and use hands to operate equipment, utensils and other implements.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma with one year kitchen experience
  • Current TB test (renewed annually); Hepatitis B

Special Working Requirements

  • An automobile at his/her disposal; a valid non-suspended NC driver’s license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.  Reasonable accommodations may be made at agency’s discretion. 
  • Basic math and knife skills.
  • Practice of good health and hygiene habits.
  • No substantiation or criminal conviction of child abuse or neglect.

CCSA Benefits

CCSA has a generous benefits package. Permanent employees that work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Some of the benefits we offer include:

  • Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employer contribution to 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid annual and sick leave
  • 15 paid days of holiday leave
  • Paid child Involvement Leave
  • Paid discretionary leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Child Care Tuition payments
  • And more…

CCSA also offers many fringe benefits. Some of the fringe benefits include:

  • Commitment to diversity and equity
  • Casual dress work environment
  • Hybrid work schedules / flexible schedules
  • Direct deposit
  • Standing and emergency payroll advances
  • Child Care Referral assistance
  • And more…

CCSA has been awarded Living Wage Employer Certifications in Orange and Durham Counties, and is a Family Forward NC Certified Employer.

How To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter hr @childcareservices.org

Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. CCSA is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employment due to the fact that there is significantly less risk of severe illness.  However, CCSA strongly recommends that employees receive this vaccination in order to minimize the risk of infections in our workplace. 

Job Features

Job CategoryBusiness Services Division
DivisionBusiness Services
DepartmentspoonFULL Meal Services
Hours Per Week25 Hours
Salary$15.00 per hour