Early Morning/Breakfast Food & Nutrition Worker

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

Job summary

Lincoln Academy Eagle Cafe in Pleasant Grove, UT is seeking an energetic Part-Time Kitchen Helper for the early morning shift. You will handle delivery intake, start up kitchen stations, and prepare hot breakfast items for students starting their day.

The role requires quick, accurate line work, experience in fast-paced food service, and the ability to move efficiently before 8:30 AM. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in fast food, retail stocking, food prep, or cashiering.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and unload deliveries; prepare breakfast items and stage them under warming lamps.
• Operate the POS system, greet students, verify tray requirements and keep the line moving.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations; prep kitchen for lunch crew.

Skills

Fast food experience

Food prep

Cashiering

Stocking

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation (ovens, steamers, fryers)

POS systems, cash register, scanners

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Kitchen Helper - Early Morning & Breakfast

Hours: Mon & Thurs: 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Tues, Wed, Fri: 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Location: Lincoln Academy - Eagle Cafe

Position Type: Part-Time / Early Morning Shift

About the Role

Are 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-Day

• Early 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 Us

• Done 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 For

• Experience: 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.

Qualifications:

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.