Food Nutrition Services - Kitchen Assistant

Alexandria-Public-Schools; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave based on minimum standards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alexandria-Public-Schools is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Woodland Elementary School in the Food Service department. The role runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, supporting cooks and ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

The position involves basic food prep, maintaining hygiene, and helping with daily planning and inventory tasks. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working in an institutional food service environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and state guidelines.
• Assist cooks with setup and replenish production areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitary work and storage areas.
• Provide input for daily food planning and communicate supply needs to Kitchen Manager.
• Assist in training staff and substitutes as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position:

Kitchen Assistant

Location:

Woodland Elementary School

Department:

Food Service

Bargaining Unit:

Minnesota School Employees Association - Food Service

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours

-9:00 am- 2:00 pm

Essential Functions

Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and state guidelines; prepares breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks; evaluate product to insure quality standards are met; assist cooks with set up and replenishes areas of production; maintain clean, organized, sanitary work and storage areas; provide input for daily food planning; communicate supply needs to Kitchen Manager; assists Kitchen Manager in providing direction and training to staff/students.

May assist with dish room duties; cleans and sanitizes production preparation areas; monitor equipment to insure proper working order; report repairs promptly; receive, date, stock, organize food and supplies for first-n/first-out (FIFO); maintain food safety per Minnesota Food Code and child nutrition programs; maintain standards of dress, appearance and hygiene according to state and department regulations.

Maintain quality food presentation; greet and serve customers promptly and in a courteous manner; addresses customer concerns and relates concern to Kitchen Manager or Director; decorate areas with seasonal displays.

Maintain confidentiality to students receiving free or reduced-price meal benefits; set up Point of Sale (POS) terminals daily; may accept or modify payments into family meal accounts; track and record reimbursable meals; may process reports regarding food production and report to Kitchen Manager; trouble shoots problems with POS and reports to tech support staff; notifies staff of low meal account balances; handle customer complaints regarding meal account; maybe asked to substitute, fill in for Kitchen Manager or Single Unit GMC Cook as required.

Prepare Daily Food Production records as required by federal programs; complete Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) report; complete timely and accurate logs and records; assist with month-end and year-end inventories.

Assist in training and orienting and onboarding new employee and substitutes with scope of job functions and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working in an institutional food service environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation:

$20.64 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)