Kitchen Assistant-Mitchell HS - Colorado Springs School District 11

Young World Physical Education; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Colorado Springs is hiring an Educational Support Professional for the Kitchen Assistant role. The position involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service to students and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic computer and cashiering skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively. Physical duties include lifting and standing for extended periods. Join our dedicated team committed to supporting student nutrition!

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Positive customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to handle physical demands including lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times.
• Assists in the preparation and service of school meals.
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities.

Skills

Positive customer service skills

Knowledge of general kitchen work and sanitation practices

Ability to perform general kitchen duties

Effective communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge and skills

Basic cashiering knowledge and skills

Job description

Job Description

Position: Educational Support Professional – Kitchen Assistant

Department/School: Food and Nutrition / Mitchell High School

Reports To: Elementary or Secondary Kitchen Manager or Production Center Manager

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude at all times.
• Assists in the preparation of food for school meals.
• May prepare hot and/or cold food items for service.
• May be required to maintain accurate production records.
• Assists in the service of prepared food to students and staff.
• May serve on food line or as cashier to collect tickets and/or monies for payment.
• Cleans and disinfects work area and facilities, including ovens, sinks, floors, counters and serving trays.
• Rinses and cleans dishes and utensils, and returns utensils to proper storage after cleaning.
• Stocks supply shelves and monitors kitchen supplies as needed.
• Follows procedures regarding dating and labeling items placed in storage areas.
• May take money in serving line and record meal counts for paying school faculty/staff, student payments and reduced student payments.
• Maintains accurate meal counts for kitchen records.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Performs duties of Elementary Manager in their absence.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Positive customer service skills.
• Knowledge of general kitchen work and sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform general kitchen duties.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred.
• Basic cashiering knowledge and skills preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Elementary or Secondary Kitchen Manager or to Production Center Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The job duties and work are performed in a kitchen and/or dining area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active, requiring walking or standing for long periods; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds to shoulder height; climbing ladders; bending, kneeling and crouching; reaching, holding, grasping and turning objects; feeling the temperature of food items; and operating kitchen equipment, computers and typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment or discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor, or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, is designated to coordinate compliance with Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719‑520‑2288, FAX: 719‑520‑2442.