Kitchen Assistant, Meal Services

Job overview

The Kitchen Assistant role is onsite in Silver Spring, MD. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Meal Services program at The Shepherds Table, which serves meals and delivers meals through its Beyond the Table Mobile Meals Program. The role helps provide meal services by assisting with food preparation, service, delivery, and cleanup while maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests.

What you'll do

• Assist chefs with preparing nutritious meals
• help serve meals and package and deliver meals for the Beyond the Table Mobile Meals Program
• operate a cargo van for daily deliveries as needed
• receive, record, store, and organize donations
• maintain kitchen equipment and clean kitchen, dining, dish, prep, storage, laundry, and utility areas
• wash dishes
• support kitchen volunteers
• follow health and safety regulations
• secure the kitchen and remove trash
• participate in fundraising events as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen assistant

meal services

silver spring md

the shepherds table

food preparation

meal delivery

mobile meals program

kitchen sanitation

food safety

volunteer support

valid driver's license

food handler certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least one year of kitchen or dining-room experience, a valid driver's license, and Food Handler certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About the employer

THE SHEPHERDS TABLE, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Community Food Services. Sector: 62.