Kitchen Staff - Part Time

Kitchen Staff - Part Time

Join the Road Home to help end homelessness. The Road Home, founded in 1923, provides emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing‑focused rental assistance.

We seek compassionate, empathetic individuals committed to making a difference. The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life who share our passion for ending homelessness, collaboration, and compassion.

At the direction of the Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Staff will assist in the operation of kitchen duties, including food planning and preparation, ensuring proper food handling practices, food and kitchen clean‑up, and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. The Kitchen Staff is essential to maintaining a welcoming environment aligned with The Road Home’s mission.

• Location: Pamela Atkinson Resource Center, 3380 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119
• Reports to: Kitchen Manager
• Position Status: Part‑Time, Under 25 hours
• Shift: Saturday – Tuesday (Flexible Days) 1:30 PM‑6:30 PM
• Grade / Starting Salary: Grade 3 – $15.75 per hour
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure meals are served at scheduled times each day.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to oversee daily kitchen operations and provide clear direction to volunteers.
• Instruct volunteers on safe food handling practices and adherence to cleanliness standards, including PPE such as hairnets, gloves, and aprons.
• Maintain and organize kitchen, food storage locations, and all equipment to ensure proper working order and health department standards.
• Support the Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food storage and handling procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop positive relationships with center volunteers, guests, and other agency staff.
• Act as a member of a cohesive team.
• Clean and maintain floor drains weekly.
• Attend mandatory agency trainings, including Trauma‑Informed Care, Housing‑Focused, De‑escalation, Suicide Prevention, CPR, and more.
• Participate in emergency drills and environmental safety activities as required.
• Follow all agency protocols for security, safety, and sanitation to maintain a clean and secure environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Actively engage with and honor the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all individuals we serve.
• Advance the agency’s commitment to honoring diverse ethnic and cultural heritages through daily actions that foster genuine belonging.
• Implement Housing‑Focused principles, risk management strategies, and high‑access services as foundational to our mission.
• Maintain healthy boundaries using trauma‑informed approaches in all interactions.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.

• Experience working with diverse and/or vulnerable populations (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Must have a valid Utah Food Handler permit or be willing to obtain one within 30 days.

• Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing needs and multitask during busy periods.
• Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate patience and clarity when instructing or guiding volunteers with varying levels of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Provide thoughtful and attentive customer service by communicating clearly and handling difficult situations with professionalism, patience, and empathy.
• Use basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, etc.) and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to accept supervision, direction, and feedback with openness.
• Be reliable, dependable, and consistent in attendance.

• Ability to lift and move heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move for at least 2 hours at a time or more.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull to perform job functions.
• Ability to safely climb stairs, ladders, and step stools.
• Wear OSHA‑required protective gear for safety.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor visas.
• This is an in‑person position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable all individuals to perform these essential functions.

Salary: $15.75 per hour. Utilities provided.