Kitchen Staff

The Bear Creek School; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 35,817; Part time

Job summary

A private classical Christian school in Redmond seeks a Kitchen Staff member for food preparation and service. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen standards while supporting the school's mission. Applicants need a high school diploma and a Food Handling permit within 30 days. CPR/AED certification is also required within 90 days. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working in a nurturing environment dedicated to student growth.

Qualifications

• Food Handling permit required within 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma required.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification must be achieved within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service for students and staff.
• Perform general kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
• Stock and inventory food supplies.

Skills

Food Handling permit

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Flexibility and adaptability

Effective multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Dining Services team. The individual in the Kitchen Staff role assists with the preparation and service of food for the students, faculty, and staff of the school and assists with the maintenance of the kitchen. The Kitchen Staff helps uphold the mission of The Bear Creek School by providing a nurturing (and nutritional) environment that enables students to become the individual that God intends.

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool – grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.

At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek by joining our student support team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General food service activities including but not limited to food prep, cooking, set up, serving, and cleanup
• Pre-heat cooking equipment as directed
• Stock coolers and deli case with beverages, pre-prepared foods, and items requiring refrigeration
• Prepare and set out breakfast foods
• Prepare daily hot entrees
• Store food in warmers and perform temperature checks
• Prepare pre-ordered sandwiches and salads
• Prepare food for the bistro sandwich and salad station
• Cool and store left-over foods
• Assist with special event food preparation, serving, and clean up
• Assist with kitchen use of software for communicating with vendors, within school, and food tracking
• Stock and inventory food supplies
• General cleanup of kitchen and washing of kitchen items
• Serve students and staff during lunch service
• Interact warmly with students, staff, faculty, and others during the day as needed
• Check menus and help with food orders
• Prepare, service, and clean up for special events
• Shut down cooking equipment
• Clean trays, dishes, towels, and any equipment used in the preparation and service of food
• Familiarity with and utilization of some software programs for kitchen functions
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Requirements

• Food Handling permit (required within 30 days of employment)
• High school diploma required
• Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s point-of-sale software
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Physical Requirements

• Requires some heavy lifting and carrying 30 pounds or more
• Ability to reach high and low shelves
• Requires fine finger dexterity
• Requires standing for long periods of time

Salary

$26.00 per hour