Kitchen Assistant - At Large

Job Description

Provides assistance in daily preparation of the school lunch and breakfast programs. Works at a variety of locations based on needs of kitchens, under supervision of Area Manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Essential Physical 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.
• Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Absorb and follow menu and recipe instructions.
• Prepare meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items.
• Maintain daily meal counts and production records.
• Follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions.
• Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the opening, closing, cooking and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager.
• Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) plan and health department sanitation standards.
• Manage the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Follows and understands all HACCP. Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.
• Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
• Ability to critically think and problem solve.
• Ability to manage and maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.
• Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people.
• Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods.
• Participate in and lead training to kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent
• 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 and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Skills

• Collaborative working ability.
• 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 and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Pay

• Minimum Hire Rate: $18.01 USD Hourly
• Maximum Hire Rate: $22.91 USD Hourly
• Full Salary Range: $18.01 USD - $27.81 USD Hourly

Schedule

• Fte 0.75
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 172
• Work Days: 172