Kitchen Assistant

St. Francis Area Schools - ISD 15; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA Account

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) or Roth IRA

Floating Holidays

Sick Leave (ESST)

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Severance Package

Job summary

St. Francis Area Schools - ISD 15 is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in the Nutrition Services department for Cedar Creek Elementary (K-5). The role is 6.5 hours per day, 171 days per year, with a starting pay of $19.30–$20.09 per hour, depending on experience.

Immediate vacancy with benefit eligibility for positions over 1,020 hours per year. The assistant reports to the Kitchen Manager and will support food preparation, serving, delivery, and daily production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must possess good math and communication skills (oral and written).
• Previous attendance must be good.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving food deliveries and inventory management; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prepare and serve food using kitchen equipment; assist with cooking.
• Back up for cook when needed and record production times.
• Maintain daily production records and assist with ship-out for school meals.
• Provide input to Kitchen Manager on staffing, menus, and inventory.
• Support a positive team environment in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location:
  Cedar Creek Elementary School (K-5)
  
• Date Available:
  Immediate Vacancy
  

Duty Days Per Year: 171 (school year)

Hours Per Day: 6.5 (7:00am to 1:30pm) BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( ) Temporary

Salary: (A12 ) $19.30 - $20.09 depending upon experience andaccording to the Nutrition Services Work Agreement

Immediate Supervisor of Position: Kitchen Manager

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Must possess good math skills andcommunication skills (both oral and written).
• Previous attendance must be good.

Preferred qualifications:

• School foodservice experience, assistant experience, cook experience,must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude andprovide excellent customer service to students, staff, and others while fostering an environment of teamwork with others in kitchen.
• Attendance is an Essential function of the job.
• Must be a collaborative team player, contributing to consistent environment in kitchen andhave high customer service skills.

The kitchen assistant will assist the kitchen with the increased volume due to the free meals program. The kitchen assistant will report to the Kitchen Manager at the assigned production kitchen, and will be the trained backup for the cook. When filling in for the cook, the kitchen assistant will timecard additional time and pay differential from A12 to A13 rate of pay. When staying late due to short staff in kitchen(not due to a cook absence) thekitchen assistant willtimecard additional time at the A12 rate of pay.

Duties for kitchen assistant are but are not limited to:

• Assist in receivingfood deliveries and put items away. Must be able to lift 50# frequently.
• Assist with inventory management by utilizing proper food marking and rotation in freezers, coolers and storerooms.
• Assist with preparingfood, assist with cooking, and serve food utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment including Combi Ovens, Warmers, etc.
• Wash dishes; clean kitchen and assist organizing storeroom, freezer, and cooler areas daily
• Back up for the cook position, will perform duties of the cook intheir absence (could report as early as 5:45 am and possibly stay as late as 3pm when needed)
• Assist with maintaining daily productionrecords for all lines
• Assist with preparing daily ship out for food being prepared for shipout school(s), assist production records and assist with troubleshooting any issues regarding shipout.
• Provide input to Kitchen Manager regarding participation, serving line staffing, menus, inventory, orders, etc.
• Provide positive leadership by example to helper/servers & others in kitchen
• Positively reinforce and contribute to the team environment in the kitchen and cafeteria
• Other duties as assigned, including operating POS asneeded, dishwasher and monitoring cafeteria

Job Description: Nutrition Services

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.