School Kitchen Utility & Fresh Prep Lead

Leman Manhattan Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is seeking a reliable Kitchen Utility to support daily meal service in our Lower Manhattan facility. You will help prepare a fresh and diverse salad bar, hot lunch items, set up a sandwich station, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets high sanitation standards.

Key tasks include receiving deliveries, organizing storage using FIFO, light food prep, and dishwashing during the lunch rush with the lead dishwasher.

Qualifications

• Culinary School degree or 2-5 years of kitchen experience.
• Catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation and presentation.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining an exceptionally clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Prior experience in catering, restaurants, and/or formal culinary school training is required.
• NYS Food Handlers Certificate or ServSafe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and organize deliveries and storage spaces following FIFO.
• Light food prep, cleaning/organization tasks.
• Dishwashing during lunch service rush with the lead dishwasher.
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary School degree

2-5 years kitchen experience

NYS Food Handlers Certificate

ServSafe certification

Job description

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is seeking a reliable Kitchen Utility to support daily meal service in our Lower Manhattan facility. You will help prepare a fresh and diverse salad bar, hot lunch items, set up a sandwich station, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets high sanitation standards.

Key tasks include receiving deliveries, organizing storage using FIFO, light food prep, and dishwashing during the lunch rush with the lead dishwasher.