School Kitchen Aide: Deliver Nutritious Meals Daily

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Alaska is seeking a kitchen aide to support the kitchen manager in delivering a quality, nutritious, cost-effective meal program for students and staff. The role involves assisting with daily operations and ensuring meals meet standards. The position is part-time during the 9-month school year, averaging up to 2.5 hours per day, with start times around 9:30 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Applicants should have strong English, organization, math, computer, and customer-service skills; Food Handlers

Qualifications

• Proficient English communication, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational skills to develop efficient workflows and meet deadlines.
• Basic math skills for simple calculations.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Strong customer service and professional demeanor.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and represent the department.
• Team player who follows standard procedures.
• Attention to detail and discretion with information.
• Courteous, tactful communication in busy times.
• Ability to set priorities, manage workload, and adapt when needed.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass Food Handlers course within 30 days of hire and keep certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen manager to ensure a quality, nutritious, cost-effective meal program is available daily for students and staff.
• Support daily kitchen operations and maintain timely meal service across school sites.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Math skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Diverse communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Prioritization

Lifting

Food Handlers Cert

Job description

Sylvania in Alaska is seeking a kitchen aide to support the kitchen manager in delivering a quality, nutritious, cost-effective meal program for students and staff. The role involves assisting with daily operations and ensuring meals meet standards. The position is part-time during the 9-month school year, averaging up to 2.5 hours per day, with start times around 9:30 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Applicants should have strong English, organization, math, computer, and customer-service skills; Food Handlers