School Kitchen Hero: Meal Prep & Student-Focused Service

The Gardner School; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Discount

PTO

Holidays off

Job summary

The Gardner School in Louisville is seeking a School Kitchen Support Staff member to help prepare meals for a state-of-the-art preschool. You will confirm weekly menus with the director, maintain inventory, and prepare meals per approved plans in a clean, safe kitchen.

Responsibilities include following budget guidelines, ensuring proper temperatures, dishwashing, and assisting in classrooms as needed. A high school diploma and SafeServe certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations required.
• Experience in food prep and cooking, including large volume cooking.
• Proficiency in cooking techniques and meal preparation.
• Experience with menu planning and meal prep required.

Responsibilities

• Confirm weekly menus with school director.
• Adhere to budgetary needs.
• Maintain inventory and weekly orders.
• Prepare and cook meals per approved menus.
• Ensure proper serving temperatures.
• Maintain clean, sanitized kitchen area.
• Dishwashing duties.
• Follow safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines.
• Assist in classrooms/other areas as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Dietary allergy knowledge

Food preparation

Large volume cooking

Menu planning

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Gardner School in Louisville is seeking a School Kitchen Support Staff member to help prepare meals for a state-of-the-art preschool. You will confirm weekly menus with the director, maintain inventory, and prepare meals per approved plans in a clean, safe kitchen.

Responsibilities include following budget guidelines, ensuring proper temperatures, dishwashing, and assisting in classrooms as needed. A high school diploma and SafeServe certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.