{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"94f2ed38d170ef1ff4d55ad4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94f2ed38d170ef1ff4d55ad4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94f2ed38d170ef1ff4d55ad4","title":"Kitchen Assistant","description":"Salary Range\n\n$43,000-$49,600 annually\n\nWorkdays\n\nFriday–Tuesday\n\nWork Hours\n\n6:00 am- 2:30 pm\n\nAbout St. Anthony’s\nFounded in 1950, St. Anthony's is the most comprehensive safety net service center in San Francisco, directly providing food, clothing, medical care, addiction recovery services, access to technology, job training, and other critical resources to the community. Every day we support and are supported by thousands of San Franciscans. Everyone who comes through our doors joins the St. Anthony's team and helps us create a future where all people flourish.\nPrincipal Responsibility\nSt. Anthony’s Dining Room provides hot, nutritious meals daily (breakfast and lunch) in a welcoming community setting. As a Kitchen Assistant on the Dining Room Team, you will assist with the preparation of food for St. Anthony’s Dining Room. This includes maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, prep area, dishroom, and other kitchen operations. Kitchen Assistants are expected to follow instruction from Dining Room management and obey all health and safety rules in a fast-paced kitchen environment. In the spirit of our Franciscan values and heritage, our team provides compassion and care daily. As a steward of healing and social justice, you are expected to meet the following duties:\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFood Service, Safety, and Production\nAssist with all aspects of the daily meal preparation for Dining Room guests.\nEnsure food is prepared for the meal according to safe and healthy food safety standards.\nMaintain the cleanliness of the food prep area, walk-in and freezer, food preparation equipment, loading, receiving, and storage areas.\nResponsible for cleanliness of the kitchen work area including the ovens, steam kettles, serving line, prep area, walk-in, food preparation equipment, and storage areas.\nCook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff and as directed by chefs.\nOperates industrial dishwasher to ensure efficient cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.\nWash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils used in the kitchen area with attention to detail and hygiene standards.\nAssist in the sorting and organizing of cleaned items to ensure smooth workflow for kitchen staff.\nFacilitate and ensure a safe environment (with respect to health and safety hazards) in the kitchen. Observes safety procedures and precautions. Maintains awareness of and assists in the identification of workplace and job hazards.\nProgram Administration and Operations\nMonitor and report any equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor for timely resolution.\nComplete reports and all other paperwork neatly, legibly, and thoroughly.\nEnter data and information electronically as required. Looks up data and reports electronically through a database as requested.\nUnderstand and follow the organization's programs, policies, and procedures\nParticipate in regular training and development opportunities to increase personal capacity to apply innovative approaches to daily workflows, service delivery, and employee engagement.\nTeamwork\nSupport kitchen staff in various tasks as needed, fostering a cooperative and efficient work environment.\nParticipate in relevant meetings supporting team communication and the program's capacity to fulfill organizational goals and mission.\nCollaboratively works with others to achieve team success.\nManage stress and pressure situations calmly and responsively. Maintain the capacity to control reactions and awareness of how their behavior or response can impact others.\nConsistently demonstrate integrity while working and representing St. Anthony’s.\nPractice direct, respectful, open, and honest communication with their colleagues. Proactively seeks support from team members or management.\nDemonstrate cooperation with coworkers, management, and the community at large.\nMinimum Qualifications\nKnowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures.\nCompletion of the requirements for the Food Handler Course as accepted by the State of California. Or willingness to obtain one within two weeks of employment.\nAbility to move cases and bulk bags of food, and to perform physical labor demanded by volume cooking. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.\nExcellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills are required.\nAbility to be polite, diplomatic, and firm. Can set limits and practice professional boundaries with guests, volunteers, and coworkers.\nAbility to respond to emergencies and high-pressure situations in a self-composed and self-assured manner.\nAbility to work non-traditional hours and days (weekends and holidays required).\nAbility to complete paperwork neatly and legibly.\nAbility or willingness to learn to use information and communication technologies (computers, smartphones, and iPads) to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.\nAbility to be punctual, reliable, cooperative, and stay team-oriented.\nExperience working in a non-profit or community-based social service agency with people experiencing homelessness or poverty preferred.\nCommitment to St. Anthony Foundation Statement of Values and a desire to work for a social services agency serving the poor.\nSt. Anthony’s has a diverse workforce, welcoming all ethnicities, faith backgrounds and worldviews. We are also proudly Catholic. Our Franciscan identity is at the core of our mission, namely to uphold the dignity and value of the human person and lift the spirits of those in need to help create a society in which all person's flourish.\nPeople of color, differently-abled people, LGBT, and folks with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.\nSt. Anthony's is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity of culture, thought, and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.\nBehaviors\nPreferred\nTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group\nDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity\nMotivations\nPreferred\nGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility\nAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Stanthonyfoundation","rawCompany":"stanthonyfoundation","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:28:50.541Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-2021.00","title":"Food Preparation Workers","slug":"food-preparation-workers"},{"code":"35-2012.00","title":"Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria","slug":"cooks-institution-and-cafeteria"},{"code":"35-9099.00","title":"Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other","slug":"food-preparation-and-serving-related-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Kitchen Assistant","description":"Salary Range\n\n$43,000-$49,600 annually\n\nWorkdays\n\nFriday–Tuesday\n\nWork Hours\n\n6:00 am- 2:30 pm\n\nAbout St. Anthony’s\nFounded in 1950, St. Anthony's is the most comprehensive safety net service center in San Francisco, directly providing food, clothing, medical care, addiction recovery services, access to technology, job training, and other critical resources to the community. Every day we support and are supported by thousands of San Franciscans. Everyone who comes through our doors joins the St. Anthony's team and helps us create a future where all people flourish.\nPrincipal Responsibility\nSt. Anthony’s Dining Room provides hot, nutritious meals daily (breakfast and lunch) in a welcoming community setting. As a Kitchen Assistant on the Dining Room Team, you will assist with the preparation of food for St. Anthony’s Dining Room. This includes maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, prep area, dishroom, and other kitchen operations. Kitchen Assistants are expected to follow instruction from Dining Room management and obey all health and safety rules in a fast-paced kitchen environment. In the spirit of our Franciscan values and heritage, our team provides compassion and care daily. As a steward of healing and social justice, you are expected to meet the following duties:\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFood Service, Safety, and Production\nAssist with all aspects of the daily meal preparation for Dining Room guests.\nEnsure food is prepared for the meal according to safe and healthy food safety standards.\nMaintain the cleanliness of the food prep area, walk-in and freezer, food preparation equipment, loading, receiving, and storage areas.\nResponsible for cleanliness of the kitchen work area including the ovens, steam kettles, serving line, prep area, walk-in, food preparation equipment, and storage areas.\nCook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff and as directed by chefs.\nOperates industrial dishwasher to ensure efficient cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.\nWash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils used in the kitchen area with attention to detail and hygiene standards.\nAssist in the sorting and organizing of cleaned items to ensure smooth workflow for kitchen staff.\nFacilitate and ensure a safe environment (with respect to health and safety hazards) in the kitchen. Observes safety procedures and precautions. Maintains awareness of and assists in the identification of workplace and job hazards.\nProgram Administration and Operations\nMonitor and report any equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor for timely resolution.\nComplete reports and all other paperwork neatly, legibly, and thoroughly.\nEnter data and information electronically as required. Looks up data and reports electronically through a database as requested.\nUnderstand and follow the organization's programs, policies, and procedures\nParticipate in regular training and development opportunities to increase personal capacity to apply innovative approaches to daily workflows, service delivery, and employee engagement.\nTeamwork\nSupport kitchen staff in various tasks as needed, fostering a cooperative and efficient work environment.\nParticipate in relevant meetings supporting team communication and the program's capacity to fulfill organizational goals and mission.\nCollaboratively works with others to achieve team success.\nManage stress and pressure situations calmly and responsively. Maintain the capacity to control reactions and awareness of how their behavior or response can impact others.\nConsistently demonstrate integrity while working and representing St. Anthony’s.\nPractice direct, respectful, open, and honest communication with their colleagues. Proactively seeks support from team members or management.\nDemonstrate cooperation with coworkers, management, and the community at large.\nMinimum Qualifications\nKnowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures.\nCompletion of the requirements for the Food Handler Course as accepted by the State of California. Or willingness to obtain one within two weeks of employment.\nAbility to move cases and bulk bags of food, and to perform physical labor demanded by volume cooking. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.\nExcellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills are required.\nAbility to be polite, diplomatic, and firm. Can set limits and practice professional boundaries with guests, volunteers, and coworkers.\nAbility to respond to emergencies and high-pressure situations in a self-composed and self-assured manner.\nAbility to work non-traditional hours and days (weekends and holidays required).\nAbility to complete paperwork neatly and legibly.\nAbility or willingness to learn to use information and communication technologies (computers, smartphones, and iPads) to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.\nAbility to be punctual, reliable, cooperative, and stay team-oriented.\nExperience working in a non-profit or community-based social service agency with people experiencing homelessness or poverty preferred.\nCommitment to St. Anthony Foundation Statement of Values and a desire to work for a social services agency serving the poor.\nSt. Anthony’s has a diverse workforce, welcoming all ethnicities, faith backgrounds and worldviews. We are also proudly Catholic. Our Franciscan identity is at the core of our mission, namely to uphold the dignity and value of the human person and lift the spirits of those in need to help create a society in which all person's flourish.\nPeople of color, differently-abled people, LGBT, and folks with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.\nSt. Anthony's is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity of culture, thought, and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.\nBehaviors\nPreferred\nTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group\nDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity\nMotivations\nPreferred\nGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility\nAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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