Kitchen Assistant (17.5 hrs) - Multiple Buildings

Concord Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Concord Community Schools is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role involves working in a school kitchen and requires a high school diploma and effective communication skills. A positive attitude towards students and staff is essential.

The position may include custodial duties and requires adherence to health and safety standards while managing kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a food services position is preferred.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Adhere to regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
• Clean and sanitize tables, wash dishes, and mop floors.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to adhere to health and safety procedures

Ability to operate cafeteria equipment

Positive attitude towards students and staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours and Location

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 182 days a year

Location: 59040 Minuteman Way, Elkhart, IN 46517

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact Information

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

Position Description

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

School/Department: Designated School

Supervisor: Cafeteria Manager, Director of Food Services, and Food Services Coordinator

Terms of Employment: Per Classified Conditions of Employment

Primary Function

To prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to students and staff in accordance with the corporation food program while maintaining a clean, orderly cafeteria.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and serve meals as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Adhere to all regulations regarding food preparation, serving methods, serving portions, food storage, and cleanup.
• Wash dishes, clean and sanitize tables, mop floors, and perform other custodial duties as assigned.
• Assist in stocking and organizing food storage areas.
• Monitor and report any cafeteria or food concerns to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Seek opportunities to assist other cafeteria staff members so that the cafeteria operates efficiently and productively.
• At the direction of school administration, assist in the management of student expectations and procedures.

Essential Qualifications and Characteristics

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some prior experience in a food services position is preferred.
• A positive, people-centered, and solution-focused attitude towards duties and students, staff, and others.
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with others.
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to adhere to required health and safety expectations and procedures.
• The ability to operate necessary cafeteria equipment and utensils.
• The ability to use various computer and technology resources.
• A past record clear of criminal activity and child abuse or neglect.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria. Persons are required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and lift objects up to 40 pounds. Persons must manipulate equipment and utensils, reach objects above the head, climb a step ladder, push and pull objects, and engage in repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions. Occasionally, persons may walk on slippery surfaces. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. Noise levels may be moderately loud or loud. Persons are also required to maintain emotional composure under stress.

Concord Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws.

Job Code: Classified