Student Worker, Kitchen Assistant

Antioch College; Yellow Springs (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support culinary operations. This role is vital in ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean and organized, especially during transitions back to regular service. Responsibilities include meal preparation, cleaning dishes and kitchen equipment, and maintaining beverage and food areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, be a team player, and be flexible to meet the kitchen's needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant campus community while gaining valuable experience in food service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to follow procedures and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support meal preparation and execution, including cleaning and organizing kitchen.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow procedures

Team Player

Job description

You must be a registered Antioch College student to be eligible for this position.

Academic Year round including JA & ND Blocks

Kitchen Assistant is a key role in supporting culinary and general food service. This position ensures that all kitchen and dining equipment remains clean and well organized. This position will help Antioch Kitchen staff support their dining program during this pandemic and as they transition back to regular service procedures. Person will be responsible for maintaining a variety of areas for Antioch Kitchen. This position will need to be flexible to the needs of the Kitchen as things may change and as campus COVID restrictions are lifted.

Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Supports the preparation, completion, and execution of meals.
2. Washing, drying, and organizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, equipment, and workstations.
3. Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at large and kitchen equipment including storage units, areas, floors and food preparation stations.
4. Operate and clean the dish machine.
5. Responsible for the restocking and maintenance of beverage areas, dry goods/cereal area, and table condiments.
6. Making coffee and tea and maintaining the cleanliness of those service areas.
7. Restocking and cleaning the cereal, fruit, and toast making areas.
8. Cleaning the microwave and toaster.
9. Sweeping and mopping floors.
10. Removal of trash and recycling.
11. Completes any task that the chefs ask of them as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Organizational skills are a must.
2. Ability to follow procedures.
3. Team Player.

Required Physical Abilities:

1. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
2. Must be able to traverse campus in a variety of situations and weather.

Environmental Considerations:

1. Exposure to low-level cleaning chemicals.
2. Moderate noise exposure.
3. Occasional exposure to very hot and very cold liquids and gas.
4. Exposure to potential food allergens.

Number of Positions Available (per term): 6

Work Schedule:

Hours per Week: 10
Weekdays Required: Yes
Weekends Required: Yes
Evenings Required: Yes
Flexible Schedule: No

Term Position is Available:

Fall, Winter, Spring; Winter Living, Summer Living

Department:

Antioch Kitchen

Immediate Supervisor Name:

Dawn Richter
Office: 937-477-5529
Email: [e-mail]
Location: North Hall

Application Process:

To apply, send email to [e-mail] with the following Application Material.
Include the position title in subject line.
In the body of the email answer the following questions:
What is your study/co-op sequence for the academic year?
What is your Class Schedule?
What hours are you available to work?
What year are you?
Have you worked on campus before?
Submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience as an attachment in Word or PDF format.

Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.