Food Service Aide (Part-Time)

Bullischarterschool; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bullis Charter School in Los Altos, CA seeks a part-time Food Service Aide to support morning kitchen operations from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, helping with prep, stock, and breakfast service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires experience in kitchen/food service, knowledge of sanitation and food handling, reliable attendance, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; the position notes a pay range of $18.70–$25.00 per hour and is part-time with no health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen/food service or hospitality industry.
• Solid sanitation knowledge for kitchen operations.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning prep, stocking supplies, and serving breakfast.
• Receive and organize daily shipments, stock and arrange trays, handling up to 40–50 lbs.
• Help prepare and cook food in retherm ovens.
• Sanitize surfaces, clean equipment, and maintain a clean workspace.
• Perform required physical tasks to maintain safety and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Sanitation knowledge

Reliability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Flexibility

Relationship building

Food safety basics

Job description

Overview Of The Role:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Food Service Aide to help our primary Food Service Support during morning preparation. This role requires consistent, punctual attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role and active kitchen duties to ensure operations run efficiently and cleanly, which includes the movement of amounts of heavy items.

This role is scheduled to run from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day.

Essential Functions:

• Help the Food Service Support with morning prep work, stocking supplies, and serving breakfast, if applicable.
• Receive and organize daily morning shipments or food deliveries, stock and organize food and beverage trays, frequently weighing up to 40-50 lbs.
• Help the Food Service Assistant with preparing and cooking food in retherm ovens.
• Sanitize surfaces, clean equipment, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Execute physical tasks as directed to maintain a safe, efficient workspace.

Who You Are:

• You have experience working in a kitchen/food service or hospitality industry.
• You have solid experience and knowledge in sanitary practices in a kitchen or hospitality setting
• You are reliable and have excellent attendance.
• You are detail-oriented and calm under pressure.
• You are a proactive go-getter with a positive attitude, clear communication skills, and the ability to follow directions.
• You can operate independently and change course flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• You build strong relationships and can be trusted by all partners.
• You have knowledge of basic hygiene and safe food handling practices (Food Handler Card required or willing to obtain upon hire).

What To Expect From Us:

• School holidays and additional time off throughout the year.
• Pay Range: $18.70 – $25.00 / hour (based on experience).
• A fun, kind, hardworking team.
• Note: Part-time positions are not eligible for health benefits.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, sit, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, lift and carry objects (up to 50 lbs.), and perform repetitive physical tasks, as needed to perform all tasks and job-related responsibilities throughout a 4-hour shift.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment around continuous motion, commercial appliances, and warm/cold temperature zones.

Employment offers are contingent on a valid work authorization, on verification per SB 848 (if applicable), TB clearance completed within the last 60 days, and a cleared criminal background check.

Bullis Charter School (BCS), a TK-8 charter public school located in Los Altos, California, provides students and parents with an innovative, empowering and results-oriented public school choice. At BCS, our programs inspire children and staff to reach for their full potential in an environment that nurtures collaboration, mutual respect, civic responsibility & lifelong love of learning.

At BCS, we value diversity of all kinds, and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where we have the ability to share and learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

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Bullis Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or physical handicap in its employment practice.