Kitchen Staff Worker

Indianapolis Public Schools; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education institution as a Kitchen Staff Worker to provide nutritious meals in a safe environment. This full-time role involves meal preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, and various benefits including childcare tuition assistance.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual reviews

8 paid holiday days off a year

50% off childcare tuition

Life insurance, 100% covered by employer

Paid training and professional development

Qualifications

• Five years professional experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks following issued menus.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Keep accurate records including inventory and production.

Skills

Food service experience

Nutrition knowledge

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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We seek a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Staff Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in a licensed child care facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy kitchen environment while adhering to all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals and snacks following issued menus and directives.
• Keep accurate records including inventory and production records.
• Comply with all Center regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.
• Wash kitchenware and tableware.
• Keep kitchen, appliances, etc. clean, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Complete accurate food order requests and grocery shopping as needed.
• Inventory food supply, reporting food supply needs to the Associate Director.
• Report to the Associate Director any maintenance or non-food supply needs in the kitchen.
• Assist with ordering supplies if requested.
• Properly store food and non-food supplies upon delivery.
• Keep all food items stored properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Date all food items.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus professional experience in food service and/or nutrition.
• Preferred: five years professional experience in food service and/or nutrition.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach over head.
• Good personal hygiene (clean clothes, hair, hands, nails, etc.).
• Ability to bend down.
• Finger dexterity.
• Ability to read and understand all documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please find all of the benefits we offer below

• Competitive pay with annual reviews.
• 8 paid holiday days off a year.
• Sick Pay provided
• 50% off childcare tuition and all fees waived.
• Life insurance, 100% covered by employer.
• Vision and Dental insurance options.
• Paid time off accrued every week! Chances to earn more paid time off each quarter of perfect attendance.
• Paid training and professional development: 35 hours initially, up to 20 hours per year thereafter
• Participation in CDA program, covering 100% of the costs towards earning a Child Development Associates

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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