School Lunch Kitchen Assistant (7:30am–1:00pm)

TrulyHired; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Portage, IN, is seeking a School Food Service Aide to support lunch operations for the district. The role offers a 5.5-hour shift during the school year, with duties including food prep, serving, inventory, sanitation and records maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate basic math, strong communication, reliability, and a positive attitude toward working with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Possess basic math skills.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Able to communicate well both in writing and orally.
• Able to project a positive image in public.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
• Able to work hard in a well-organized manner.
• Able to be quick and accurate in a crowded, noisy atmosphere while maintaining a time schedule.
• Enthusiastic about school lunch and genuinely enjoys children of all ages.
• Willing to work hard.
• Have a thorough knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Successfully complete food service sanitation training and apply that knowledge to the job. Must take and pass an accredited Food Handler's Certification Course as prescribed in the Indiana Department of Health Food Code (revision January 1, 2005).
• Sanitation certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Works with food preparation, production, planning, food ordering, inventory and record keeping.
• Interacts with students and school faculty in a positive, constructive manner.
• Maintains a work environment that adheres to strict sanitation practices.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Follows standards of safety and sanitation at all times, including the proper use of chemicals.
• Practices safe grooming habits as determined by local policy.
• Follows the Manager's instructions. Uses equipment safely, follows assigned work schedule, uses efficient work techniques.
• Maintains required forms and records.
• Washing dishes, including pots and pans.
• Informs manager of requested personal days or upcoming medical conditions (if possible) at least two weeks in advance.
• If a personnel problem arises, informs the manager of the problem for resolution.
• If in a cashier position, collects money in correct amounts for lunch and ala carte sales with a working knowledge of our point of sale system. Computes daily and monthly reports as required.
• Wears proper attire, including a hair net covering the entire head, no excessive jewelry including dangle earrings, no fingernail polish, and proper shoes.
• Follows procedure in personnel matters including school and departmental requirements related to food service.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.
• Respects co-workers with proper language and interaction.
• Involved in cleaning up the kitchen area, and other areas as designated. This may involve heavy cleaning of equipment, storerooms, serving lines, and the kitchen in general.
• May be required to move up to a different position when needed by the absence of other personnel.
• May be called upon to work after-hours catering.
• Involved in cross training when deemed necessary and profitable by the manager.
• Willing and able to learn new skills and techniques.
• Participates in school food service promotions with a positive attitude.
• Informs the manager of any safety hazards. If necessary, takes immediate action to correct the hazard.
• Prevents discriminatory practices and protects the identification of free and reduced students.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the School Food Service program.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Honesty

Written & verbal communication

Public image

Calm under pressure

Hard-working

Time management

Student-focused

Willing to work hard

School Food Service policies

Sanitation training

Food Handler Certification

Job description

TrulyHired in Portage, IN, is seeking a School Food Service Aide to support lunch operations for the district. The role offers a 5.5-hour shift during the school year, with duties including food prep, serving, inventory, sanitation and records maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate basic math, strong communication, reliability, and a positive attitude toward working with students and staff.