School Kitchen Support Staff

The Gardner School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Match

Tuition Discount

PTO

Birthday Off

Holidays Off

No late nights

No weekends

Job summary

The Gardner School of Cincinnati is hiring a School Kitchen Support Staff to join our state-of-the-art preschool kitchen team. You will help prepare meals, manage inventory and ensure food safety in a caring, child-centered environment.

We offer competitive pay ($13.80–$16.25 hourly), comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k match, plus PTO and holidays off. Ideal candidates have SafeServe, a high school diploma, and a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• Confirm weekly menus with school director
• Adhere to the school's budgetary needs
• Maintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply orders
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen 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
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Must have dietary allergy knowledge

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. We're Hiring! Join our team as a School Kitchen Support Staff position at The Gardner School of Cincinnati! We have an exciting opportunity for a School Kitchen Support Staff position working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Cincinnati, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

Perks Of Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $13.80-$16.25, based on experience and qualifications.
• 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

• Confirm weekly menus with school director
• Adhere to the school's budgetary needs
• Maintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply orders
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen 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
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Must have dietary allergy knowledge

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.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods.
• 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
• 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

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.