Kitchen Aide, 2.5 hours/day

Unalaska City School District; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 24,231 - 26,987; Part time

Job summary

The Unalaska City School District is seeking a kitchen aide to assist in delivering a nutritious meal program for students and staff. Duties include assisting the kitchen manager to create a cost-effective menu while maintaining quality standards. The position requires flexibility in working hours, typically between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and up to 2.5 hours per day, over a 9-month work year.

The role involves direct communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with a team while meeting strict deadlines. A Food Handlers certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Proficient in oral and written English communication.
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Basic mathematical skills for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen manager in meal program delivery.
• Ensure nutritious and cost-effective meals for students and staff.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Computer and keyboarding skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Courtesy and tact

Deadline management

Lifting (50 lbs)

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Job Summary

The duties performed by a kitchen aide are broad and flexible. Assists the kitchen manager to ensure that a quality, nutritious, cost effective meal program is available daily to students and staff. Hourly rate: Grade 3: $17.59 - $19.59 DOE. Work hours: Start times vary depending on individual school sites, but most positions work between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and work up to 2.5 hours per day. Work year: 9 months. Benefits: There are no benefits associated with this position.

Job Qualifications

1. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
2. Organization skills sufficient to develop efficient work methods and meet deadlines.
3. Mathematical skills including basic calculations.
4. Good personal computer and keyboarding skills.
5. Exceptional customer service and public relation skills and professionalism.
6. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
7. Ability to communicate with diverse groups and positively represent the department.
8. Ability to work within a team, and follow standardized practices and/or methods.
9. Ability to work with detailed information/data and maintain strict confidentiality of written and oral information and records.
10. Ability to interact with co‑workers in a courteous, tactful and pleasant manner, sometimes in stressful and busy situations.
11. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and organize one's own workload effectively, efficiently and independently, have flexibility to reprioritize work as needed and seek assistance when necessary.
12. Requires occasional lifting, including objects weighing as much as 50 lbs.
13. Per DEC regulations, must have or be able to pass Food Handlers course 30 days after hire and maintain certification throughout employment.