Kitchen Support Staff

The Gardner School; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Employer 5%

Childcare tuition discount

PTO, plus holidays off

Competitive wages

No late nights or weekends

Job summary

The Gardner School in Blue Ash is hiring a Kitchen Support Staff member to assist with meal prep, inventory, and kitchen hygiene. You’ll be part of a caring team that values and supports employees while delivering safe, nutritious meals for children.

Benefits include medical, dental & Vision Insurance, 401k with employer match, childcare tuition discount, PTO and holidays off, plus competitive wages and no late nights or weekends. Prior food service experience helps.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current SafeServe certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking is preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of meals according to approved menus.
• Maintain inventory of food and supply orders.
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen and cafe area.
• Dishwashing and general kitchen support.
• Follow food safety guidelines and regulations.
• Perform essential functions and assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Dietary allergies knowledge

Meal preparation experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current SafeServe certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Do you want to fill your days with children's laughter and love? At The Gardner School of Blue Ash, you will experience a caring leadership team, advancement opportunities, plus friendly co-workers and families that value YOU!

We are currently hiring for a Kitchen Support Staff position. The hourly pay range for this position is $13.80-$17.00, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits also include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + other benefits to fit your unique needs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Childcare tuition discount for toddlers and up
• PTO, plus your birthday and holidays off!
• Competitive Wages
• No late nights or weekends

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist with preparation of meals according to approved menus
• Maintain inventory of food and supply orders
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen and cafe area
• Dishwashing
• Follow food state and federal safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Help in classrooms and other areas for short periods of time as needed

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.
• Previous experience in food preparation and cooking, including large volume cooking.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Experience with menu planning and meal preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to bend, squat, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods.

What You'll Need to Qualify

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in early childhood or school setting preferred.
• Current SafeServe certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must enjoy working with young children
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines