Kitchen Assistant

A Day In The Life

• Prepare healthy and appealing food
• Utilize sound sanitation standards to meet district, state, and federal guidelines
• Serve food so that students and staff receive their food in a timely and friendly manner
• Assist in tasks necessary for efficient functioning of the food service program (washing dishes, scanning tickets, cleaning, organizing)
• Track inventory and communicate with the manager
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform deep cleaning/defrosting tasks
• Maintain HACCP compliance by monitoring temperatures of foods, dishwasher, etc.

Profile of a Successful Candidate

• Pass a background check
• Have a current TB test
• Team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and computer skills
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Safety Basics-State Department of Education
• Kitchen experience recommended

Environment

• Elevated temperatures from extremely hot to extremely cold (freezer)
• Noisy and crowded environment
• Standing for 80% of the day and walking for 20%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Fine finger dexterity used

Perks of Working for Maize USD 266

• Work when students are in session
• Holidays off: a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break
• Paid leave: 12 sick days and 4 personal days a year

Benefits

• Eligible for subsidized health benefits working more than 25 hours per week
• A variety of Other Benefits

Retirement

• Employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan