Culinary Operations Associate

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-weight: bold\">Important notes:</span><br></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 16px\">Food Handler's Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 16px\">This position involves operating a company vehicle or conducting deliveries. Our insurance provider requires drivers to meet specific eligibility criteria, which includes being at least 25 years of age. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 16px\">Because our mission requires serving the community every day of the year, including major holidays, team members share holiday coverage on a scheduled rotation. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 16px\">Previous restaurant experience preferred.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Summary</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Culinary Operations Associate plays an essential role in the daily operations of a high-volume, community-based nonprofit kitchen. Reporting to the Assistant Kitchen Manager, this position supports meal production, sanitation, food storage, delivery, and volunteer engagement. Culinary Operations Associate ensures the kitchen remains clean, organized, and efficient while contributing to the preparation and delivery of meals that uphold the organization’s mission of dignity, access, and nourishment.<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Culinary Operations Associate is a foundational role that helps keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely. By assisting with prep, cleaning, storage, delivery, and volunteer readiness, this team member plays a critical part in delivering consistent, dignified food service to the community. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Core Responsibilities:<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Food Preparation Assistance</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support kitchen staff and volunteers with basic food prep tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and packaging ingredients as directed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Help set up prep stations with tools, PPE, and ingredients to support efficient workflow.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure all food is handled, stored, and prepared in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span>Refill ingredients or supplies at workstations as needed to maintain production momentum.</span><span><br><br></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; 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