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Exempt classification: Part-time 

Pay rate: $23/hr 

Benefits: Paid holidays, PTO and sick leave 

Start date: Immediately 

Location: Soquel

Shift times: 

Sunday from 10am- 5:00pm 

Monday from 3:00pm-8:00 pm 

Tuesday from 3:00pm-8:00 pm 

Wednesday from 3:00pm-8:00 pm 

Overtime rates apply 

Responsibilities 

• Work with a team of professionals and teens to make and package delicious, nutritious and beautiful meals 
• Assist with kitchen operations including: kitchen set-up, cleaning throughout shift, assisting hired teens and volunteers with basic cooking skills, and kitchen clean up at the end of the shift 
• Strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines 
• Support a culture of youth ownership and leadership 

Qualifications 

• ServeSafe Food Handlers 
• Line Cook, large-scale catering, and/or commissary kitchen experience preferred 
• Close attention to timing 

• Capacity for mentoring and teaching 
• Ability to stay calm and keep your sense of humor in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 
• Good awareness of self 
• Ability and desire to be in a work environment that values working as a team, relationships and giving and receiving honest feedback. 
• Ability to communicate warmly and clearly 

• Preference given to applicants who are bilingual 
• Preference given to applicants with culinary arts degree 

Physical requirements: 

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn. 
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. 

• Work environment is primarily indoors with the majority of time spent in a busy production kitchen or sitting at a desk. 

Details: 

Reports to Executive Chef 

To Apply: Email your resume to rachel@nullteenkitchenproject.org 

Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of minority groups to apply. All employment decisions at TKP are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status or any other status protected by laws or regulations. 

How to Apply: Email your resume to Rachel@nullTeenKitchenProject.org

Job description 

Position Title: Delivery Driver  

Reports to: Client Services Manager 

Start date: Immediately
Non-Exempt classification: part-time; 18+ hours/ week 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00am-3:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am-3:30pm 

Occasional opportunities for additional hours
Locations: Throughout Santa Cruz County 

Pay Rate: $20/hour 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Delivery Driver will pick up meals from our kitchen in Soquel and deliver them to either clients’ homes throughout Santa Cruz County or our pick-up locations in Aptos and Watsonville. Occasionally, the Delivery Driver will pick up donated produce in Watsonville and unload and put away the produce in our kitchen in Soquel. The Delivery Driver will work under our Delivery Dispatcher and will interface directly with our clients to ensure all meals are delivered safely. The Delivery Driver will be trained in HIPAA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Utilize the company van stored in Aptos to pick up and deliver meals from our kitchen in Soquel on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Responsible for meal distribution to Delivery Angels in Watsonville. 
• Take instructions from and communicate with our Delivery Dispatcher to ensure the accurate number and type of meals are picked up, and that they are delivered to the correct address. 
• Troubleshoot with client and/or Volunteer Manager when clients are not available for pick up. 
• Pick up eggs and deliver to kitchen. 
• Pick up produce from Lakeside Organics and process it in the kitchen. Processing would not involve cleaning or preparing food. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A commitment to Teen Kitchen Project’s Mission and Operating Principles 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 

• Required to use Onfleet app for mapping and delivery logistics 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative environment 
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred 
• Valid California driver’s license and excellent driving record 
• Background check required 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Ability and desire to be in a work environment that values working as a team, relationships, and giving and receiving honest feedback 
• Self-led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed, has a good awareness of self 
• Sensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, especially those who are low-income, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issues 
• Customer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), communicates warmly and clearly, promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issues 
• Poised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situations 
• Ethical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality 
• Knowledgeable: Understands facets of job and keeps job knowledge current 
• Well organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well 
• Technically savvy: proficient with function-appropriate technology, learns quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance with interest and ability to learn new technology 
• Ability to stay calm to keep your sense of humor in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Able to lift 20 pounds. Able to go upstairs. 

DETAILS 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Driving for extended periods of time. Ability to walk up stairs. Ability to lift 50lbs. repeatedly. 

Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of minority groups to apply. All employment decisions at TKP are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status or any other status protected by laws or regulations. 

To apply, email your resume to Rachel@nullTeenKitchenProject.org 

Director of Operations 

Exempt classification: 32 hours per week, Exempt  

Salary range: $92,000-$105,000 

Start date: ASAP 

Location: Aptos, CA; Soquel, CA;  

Reporting to the Executive Director of Teen Kitchen Project, the Director of Operations will lead all internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:  

Serve as the internal leader of the organization:  

• Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget  
• Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization 
• Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence and support an open-door policy among all staff  
• Coordinate regular check ins with managers of Client Services, Nutrition Services, Kitchen Program, and Executive Director to maintain deep knowledge of current challenges and successes  

Facilities 

• Review of facility contracts in consultation with Executive Director. 
• Ensure staff has what they need to fulfill the obligations of their job description within budget 
• Ensure maintenance of facilities including coordination of landscaping, janitorial, and quarterly deep cleaning of kitchen 
• Oversee SOPs for facilities and equipment with support from Department Heads 
• Create and update Emergency Plans  

Program 

• Engage in a monthly kitchen audit to observe directly quality control measures during each meal production shift. 
• Engage in a monthly meal distribution audit to observe current processes.  
• Engage in monthly meal audit of delivery reports to ensure timely delivery of meals for all clients.  

Finance, Technology, and Human Resources  

• Cultivate the values of Teen Kitchen Project within the organization  
• Instill a “coaching” culture within Teen Kitchen Project; upgrade human resources functions including training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting  
• In partnership with the Executive Director and Bookkeeper, interpret accounting reports, providing the organization with quick access to financial information enabling strategic budgeting  
• Development and implementation of systems for reporting, measurement and supporting local revenue generation  
• Oversee all technology including computers, phones, security, and software. Work with IT as needed to troubleshoot.  
• Develop system for technology and security management 

• Facilitate biweekly payroll 
• Annual review and updates of Employee Handbook and benefits package. 

Qualifications 

• A commitment to Teen Kitchen Project’s Mission and Operating Principles 
• Experience managing staff. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Able to communicate simply and effectively 
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Very comfortable with technology 
• Proficient in Office 365 apps 
• Self-directed; comfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative environment 
• Valid California driver’s license and excellent driving record 
• Ability and desire to be in a work environment that values working as a team, relationships and giving and receiving honest feedback 
• Self-led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed, has a good awareness of self 

• Ethical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality 
• Knowledgeable: Understands facets of job, keeps job knowledge current 

• Well organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well 
• Ability to stay calm and keep your sense of humor in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions  

DETAILS 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate noise (i.e. nonprofit setting with office equipment, conversation from adjacent coworkers and commercial kitchen equipment.) Ability to work indoors for most of the day except for travel to clients’ homes. Ability to sit or stand at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Occasional evening hours; very rarely weekend hours. 

Our Mission  

Our Mission:
Building healthier, more connected communities by engaging teens and providing nourishing food to individuals living with serious illnesses 

 Our Values 

Work with Intention 

Our actions and choices lead to the greatest positive impact. 

Young People are the Future 

Young people are intelligent, responsible, capable, creative, caring, and must be central participants in shaping our collective future. 

Food is Love 

The preparation and sharing of food allows our community to experience gratitude, compassion, connection, and serving those in greatest need. 

Integrity Matters 

We are committed to trust, respect, and honesty. 

Upholding Dignity and Inclusion 

We recognize and honor every individual’s inherent worth and value, regardless of their background or characteristics. 

To apply, email you resume to Rachel@nullTeenKitchenProject.org 

Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of minority groups to apply. All employment decisions at TKP are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status or any other status protected by laws or regulations.