Kitchen Assistant (17.5 hrs) - Multiple Buildings

Primary Function

To prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff in accordance with the corporation food program while maintaining a clean, orderly cafeteria.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and serve meals as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Adhere to all regulations regarding food preparation, serving methods, serving portions, food storage, and cleanup.
• Wash dishes, clean and sanitize tables, mop floors, and perform other custodial duties as assigned.
• Auxiliary in stocking and organizing food storage areas.
• Maintain awareness of cafeteria and food concerns and report them to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Seek opportunities to assist other cafeteria staff members to ensure efficient and productive operation of the cafeteria.
• Under the direction of school administration, assist in managing student expectations and procedures.

Essential Qualifications and Characteristics

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Some prior experience in a food services position is preferred
• A positive, people-centered, and solution-focused attitude towards duties and students, staff, and others
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with others
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to adhere to required health and safety expectations and procedures
• The ability to operate necessary cafeteria equipment and utensils
• The ability to use various computer and technology resources
• A past record clear of criminal activity and child abuse or neglect

Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria.
• Persons are required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, and lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
• Persons are required to use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate equipment and utensils; reach objects above the head with arms and hands; climb a step ladder; push and pull objects; and engage in repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions.
• On occasion, persons may also walk on slippery surfaces.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception.
• Noise levels in the working environments may be moderately loud or loud.
• Persons are also required to maintain emotional composure under stress.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

TBD

Schedule

17.5 hours per week, 182 days a year