School Kitchen Prep Assistant: Nutrition & Safety

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Lexington, MS is seeking an Entry Level Kitchen Associate to support meal preparation in Ambrose area. You will assemble food, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness while meeting schedules.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safe food handling, and ability to adapt to shortages or equipment issues. Previous kitchen experience or schooling is helpful; strong basic literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food production, with one year relevant experience or education.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production.
• Basic literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantity, as directed by Food Service Manager.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare and sort food for meal preparation for each classroom.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for the Head Start kitchen.
• Assure that food temperatures are hot or cold enough, and kitchen areas are sanitary so that health standards are maintained.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
• Return all items to their proper storage site.
• Complete routine maintenance of main kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning.
• Routine cleaning of individual classroom food service areas.
• Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to the unexpected (staff shortages, equipment malfunctions etc.) while maintaining strict meal schedules.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Education

High School/GED

1 year relevant experience or education

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Lexington, MS is seeking an Entry Level Kitchen Associate to support meal preparation in Ambrose area. You will assemble food, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness while meeting schedules.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safe food handling, and ability to adapt to shortages or equipment issues. Previous kitchen experience or schooling is helpful; strong basic literacy is required.