Multi-Site School Nutrition Kitchen Utility

Kentwood Public School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public School District seeks a Child Nutrition Services Production Utility at Pinewood Middle School to support cashiering, set-up, serving and clean-up in the kitchen. The role reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services and may require travel between sites.

Hours are 5 per day, 5 days per week, for 38 weeks per year. Ideal candidates display reliable attendance, strong communication with staff and students, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a very good work history with a good to excellent attendance record in previous assignments and have successful job performance as evidenced through past/recent supervisor's evaluations.
• Experience in the preparation of large quantities of food.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Current Safety & Sanitation Certificate
• Full knowledge of all breakfast/lunch components and what equals a reimbursable meal.
• Evidence that candidate can work well withstudents and parents.
• Detail successful experiences in communication with supervisors and fellowstaff.
• Previous work experience in the food services industry.
• Knowledge of state guidleline and regulations for food preparation.
• Previous experience with cash registers and point of sale systems.
• Previous experience withinventory procedures and maintaining kitchen supplies.
• Have examples of how you stayed self-motivated and well organized in past positions

Responsibilities

• Regular,reliableand punctual attendance
• Must have excellent communication skills with staff and students.
• Take initiative and responsibility for work and work areas.
• Be a team player.
• Produce quality work.
• Be able to work well under pressure.
• Finish assignments on time.
• Assist in the preparation of food for satellite schools.
• Maintain the kitchen and equipment to meet Health Department requirements.
• Setup of Salad and Sandwich bar.
• Perform any other related duties as assignedthe Director of Child Nutrition Services or his/her designee.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Quality work

Work under pressure

Timeliness

Food prep support

Kitchen maintenance

Bar setup

Flexibility

Education

Current Safety & Sanitation Certificate

Experience preparing large quantities of food

Lift 50 pounds

Knowledge of breakfast/lunch components & reimbursable meals

Cash registers / POS experience

State guidelines for food preparation

Inventory procedures & kitchen supplies

Self-motivation & organization examples

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Kentwood Public School District seeks a Child Nutrition Services Production Utility at Pinewood Middle School to support cashiering, set-up, serving and clean-up in the kitchen. The role reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services and may require travel between sites.

Hours are 5 per day, 5 days per week, for 38 weeks per year. Ideal candidates display reliable attendance, strong communication with staff and students, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.