Kitchen Assistant bei Pitkin County, CO

About the Department

Assists with the preparation of meals for senior services clients. 

Position Duties

• Assists with the preparation of meals for senior services program; performs duties in compliance with County policies and health and safety rules; maintains clean and sanitary conditions. 

• Inspects workstations for compliance with industry standards; has the highest standards for food safety due to the high-risk nature of food service preparation in Pitkin County Senior Services.

• Conducts kitchen cleanup during food preparation and after meals are completed, washes dishes, pans, and cooking utensils.  

• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness training; attends safety meetings; addresses any issues that may affect the health of the seniors being served.

• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This position follows a sequence:

• Level I: 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Up to 1 year of experience in food preparation; experience in high-risk food preparation preferred.

  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

• Level II (in addition to Level I):

  • 1-3 years progressively responsible and applicable experience.

  • Associates Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Colorado ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required.

• Level III (in addition to Level II):

  • 3 plus years experience in food service, particularly in food prep and cooking.

  • Complete state food safety manager training.

Knowledge Of:

• General office policies and procedures.

• Records management principles and practices.

• Customer service techniques.

• Basic accounting and budgeting principles and practices. 

Skill In:

• Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks.

• Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.

• Microsoft Office products.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.

Other Qualifications

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen; moderate physical demands with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of food, materials, and equipment. 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.