Kitchen Assistant, Nutrition

Company: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title : Kitchen Assistant Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department: Nutrition Position Type : Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Non-Exempt Work Setting: Fully Onsite Reports To: Assistant Director of Nutrition Pay Range: $20/hour Total Compensation : In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes: Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Generous employer 401(k) contributions Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work: Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include: Paid vacation time and sick leave 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness Position Overview: JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Nutrition team as the Kitchen Assistant In this role, you have the opportunity to use your [food prep and kitchen] skills and food safety experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Kitchen Assistant plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by working closely with the kitchen team on food preparation, packaging, and sanitation to provide hot meals to the community. This position reports directly to the Registered Dietitian and works closely with the Kitchen Team and the rest of the Nutrition and Aging Care Services Division. Responsibilities : Follow monthly menu for congregate and home delivered meals program for older adults Maintain sanitation, safety, organization and cleanliness of the kitchen Follow general food safety guidelines at all times Accurately maintain temperature logs Prepare and package hot meals, salads, fresh fruits, soups, and sides Follow standardized recipes Operate industrial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to: conventional and combination ovens, 12-burner range, meal-sealing machine, high-temperature dishwasher Train and supervise kitchen volunteers Maintain consistent and respectful communication with all team members, volunteers, and supervisor at all times Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, and assist with dishwashing as needed Other duties as assigned Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have: Experience in food service industry, customer service, and kitchen preparation Ability to read, write and speak basic English Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have : California Food Handler certification (may obtain on the job) Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. As a routine part of work, employees will generally be required to use their hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The table on the next page provides additional details of certain physical demands of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions ACTIVITY FREQUENCY WEIGHT OR DISTANCE Sitting â??â?? Seldom ( â?? n/a Bending â??â?? Sometimes (40%-70% of the time) â?? n/a Stooping â??â?? Occasionally (20%-40% of the time) â?? n/a Lifting â??â?? Sometimes (40%-70% of the time) â?? 50 pounds Carrying â??â?? Sometimes (40%-70% of the time) â?? 50 pounds Pushing/Pulling â??â?? Sometimes (40%-70% of the time) â?? 50 pounds Reaching â??â?? Often (70%-90% of the time) â?? Arm’s length Standing â??â?? Often (70%-90% of the time) â?? n/a On Computer â??â?? Seldom ( â?? n/a On Phone â??â?? Seldom ( â?? n/a Indoors â??â?? Frequently (> 90% of the time) â?? n/a Outdoors â??â?? Seldom ( â?? n/a Driving â??â?? Never (0% of the time) â?? n/a Important Notice: Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. *Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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