Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Kitchen Assistant position at Buffalo Ridge Elementary involves assisting in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. The role also includes developing and promoting good community relations.

Responsibilities

• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.
• Maintain a focus on customer service and be pleasant, cooperative, and adaptable to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, including electronic mail and computers.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Participate in training to include PGI Classes and assist in leading training for other kitchen staff members.
• Achieve and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.
• Assist in unloading and storing delivered food items.
• Operate and reconcile the Point of Sale system daily to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day. Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool. Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.

Skills

• Collaborative teamwork.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective communication.
• Positive attitude.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• Paid sick and personal time.

Pay

$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly

Schedule

30 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)