Kitchen Assistant 175 hrs Multiple Buildings

Concord Community Schools; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to play a vital role in preparing and serving meals to students and staff. This position involves adhering to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean cafeteria environment, and collaborating with fellow staff to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. If you are passionate about contributing to a supportive school environment and enjoy working in a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in food services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to food program standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the cafeteria.

Skills

Effective communication skills

People-centered attitude

Ability to adhere to health and safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cafeteria equipment

Computer and technology resources

Job description

Hours 17.5 hours per week, 182 days a year West Side

Concord Community Schools

59040 Minuteman Way, Elkhart, IN 46517

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Persons in this position may perform any of the essential duties defined below. However, this position description does not define all potential duties related to this position, and persons may be asked to perform other duties in support of the Corporation’s mission.

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, bend, twist, and lift and move objects up to 40 pounds. Persons are required to use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate equipment and utensils; reach objects above the head with arms and hands; climb a step ladder; push and pull objects; and engage in repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions. On occasion, persons may also walk on slippery surfaces. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. Noise levels in the working environments 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.