Kitchen Steward

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Steward provides support to the food services department, ensuring food safety standards are upheld, and assists with maintaining cleanliness and operational efficiency. Shift hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

KITCHEN STEWARD

· Supports Receiving Manager and Kitchen Utility; assisting with washing dishes, and waste disposal

· Assists with inbound receiving & meal packaging as needed

· Ensure that all food safety and sanitation standards are maintained

· Ensure proper rotation using the First-In First-Out Method (FIFO).

· Provides directions to volunteers as assigned

· Supports kitchen operations as directed

Other Duties:

· Adheres to all Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, by protecting the privacy and security of all patient/client health information

· Participates in Moveable Feast’s events as required.

· Knowledge of and adherence to Moveable Feast’s Personnel Policies and Procedures

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· At least 2 years’ work experience in a large volume commercial or production kitchen

· Must be able to work on site during production hours

· Experience using compactor & cardboard baler

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

· Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Moveable Feast

· Commitment to Moveable Feast’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles and practices

· Knowledge of Food safety practices especially with regard to preparing meals for people with medical needs or specialty diets

· Ability to stand at counter height for up to 4 or more hours; Lift 50 pounds

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Excellent customer service skills

· Must possess good time management and organizational skills

· Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

· Ability to work independently and with a team

· Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Candidate must adhere to high ethical standards of integrity and discretion in working with confidential information

Moveable Feast has served Maryland for over thirty-five years, bringing healthy food and compassion to those living with chronic illnesses. The organization was founded during the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1989, to provide food, hope, and love to those living with HIV/AIDS, many of whom were members of the LGBTQ+ community. Today, our service extends to Marylanders living with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other serious chronic illnesses.

We continue to drive our 35+-year commitment forward to deliver food as medicine to an increasing number of Marylanders living without the necessary access, financial resources, and support to achieve the best quality of life.

With proven performance and an evidence-based approach to medically tailored nutrition, we firmly believe in the power of food – and the force of our work – to fortify health.