Early Morning/Breakfast Food & Nutrition Worker

Lincoln Academy; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early morning shift

Job summary

Lincoln Academy's Eagle Cafe is hiring a Kitchen Helper for an early morning breakfast shift. You will set up, unload deliveries, and prep hot breakfast items, then serve students at the POS and keep the line moving from 7:30–8:00 AM.

The role emphasizes a fast-paced environment, FIFO organization, and quick clean-up to ready the kitchen for lunch service. This part-time morning position suits someone who stays busy and finishes before 8:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Background in fast food, retail stocking, food prep, or cashiering.
• High school diploma (or GED) and a valid Food Handler Permit.
• Punctual and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 70 lbs and work early shifts.

Responsibilities

• Setup and unload deliveries on delivery days (Mon/Thu), or set up serving stations on non-delivery days.
• Prepare hot breakfast items (parfaits, burritos, breads) and stage under warming lamps.
• Operate the student POS and keep the line moving for breakfast service (7:30–8:00).
• Clean, sanitize, and prep the kitchen for the lunch crew.

Job description

Kitchen Helper – Early Morning & BreakfastHours: Mon & Thurs: 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Tues, Wed, Fri: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AMLocation: Lincoln Academy – Eagle CafePosition Type: Part-Time / Early Morning ShiftAbout the RoleAre you an early riser with fast-food or line-prep experience looking for a quick, high-energy shift to kick off your day?At the Eagle Cafe, our early morning shift moves fast! You’ll be managing delivery intake, firing up the kitchen equipment, prepping hot breakfast items, and serving hungry students as they start their school day. It’s a fast-paced \"morning rush\" environment—perfect for someone who loves to stay busy, work hard, and finish their work day before 8:30 AM!What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-DayEarly Morning Setup & Unloading: On delivery days (Mon/Thurs), clock in early to unpack and organize incoming freezer, fridge, milk, and pantry shipments using FIFO (First In, First Out). On non-delivery days, set up gym serving stations, fill warming wells, and preheat ovens.Breakfast Preparation: Cook and tray hot breakfast items (parfaits, burritos, sweet breads, toast) to perfection and stage them under warming lamps.Student POS & Service (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM): Operate the point-of-sale checkout system, greet students, verify tray requirements (cereal/hot options, milk, fruit/juice), and keep the breakfast line moving smoothly.Rapid Clean-Up & Hand-Off: Count leftover food items, update production sheets, clean and sanitize equipment/workstations, and prep the kitchen for the lunch crew before wrapping up your shift.Why You’ll Love Working With UsDone Before 8:30 AM: Get your work hours completed early so you have the entire rest of your day free for family, school, or other commitments.A Supportive, Respectful Team: We believe in working hard together without toxic stress or hostility. Management and team members are always available to help when challenges arise.Fast-Paced & Engaging: The morning flies by quickly thanks to a clear, structured routine and active service period.What We’re Looking ForExperience: Background in fast food, retail stocking, food prep, or cashiering is a great match.Certifications: High school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid Food Handler Permit.Speed & Dependability: Punctuality is crucial for this early shift. You must be comfortable moving quickly, multi-tasking under time constraints, and following explicit schedules.Physical Ability: Able to stand, bend, twist, grasp tools, and lift/move items up to 70 lbs (such as milk crates, frozen food boxes, and canned goods).Positivity: Calm under pressure, respectful to co-workers, and welcoming to students.Ready to Join the Team?If you want to make an impact first thing in the morning and work with a great team, apply today for our Early Morning/Breakfast Kitchen Helper position!Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used:May operate kitchen equipment (e.g. ovens, steamers, kettle pots, fryers, proofers, stove/oven, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, slicers, processors, milk coolers, etc.)Computer, calculator and cash register/point of sale system, scanners.Cleaning supplies and chemicals as needed.Education and Experience:High school diploma GED, or equivalent preferred.Physical Requirements:Requires occasional lifting from floor to waist up to 70 pounds: lifting floor to shoulder up to 45 pounds; lifting overhead up to 20 pounds; lifting awkward items up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; single bucket carry up 52 pounds; pushing/pulling product on a cart. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Requires constant standing and/or walking. Requires occasional sustained bending and reaching. Requires occasional squatting, kneeling or half-kneeling.Requires occasional balancing while walking on slick or wet surfaces.Requires occasional talking and hearing, including oral communication with students, co-workers, managers, staff, and parents.Requires frequent Near Visual Acuity to safely operate equipment and occasional color vision to monitor freshness and doneness of food during prep and serving and view of computer monitor.Requires frequent tasting and smelling of food produced.Requires frequent repetitive gripping/pinching/handling and manual dexterity.Must endure high heat and potentially dangerous equipment.