Substitute Nutrition Service Kitchen Assistant

Sylvania; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Watervliet Public Schools is seeking staff for cafeteria operations. The role involves meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, keeping production records, food preparation, cashier duties, and customer service. Candidates must be able to multitask, work as a team, and communicate professionally with students, staff, and parents. Training and safety certifications are required within 30 days.

Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with shifts at least 4 hours.

Qualifications

• Must multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work as part of a team.
• Must be physically able to twist, bend, lift, and stand on hard floors.
• Must communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Must operate a computer and handle money (cash drawer).
• Must comply with safety and sanitation guidelines and complete required trainings within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Daily duties include meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, production record keeping, food preparation, cashier, and customer service.

Skills

Multitask efficiently

Team player

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Cash handling & computer use

Safety & training compliance

Complete training within 30 days

Flexible hours (6:30 am – 1:30 pm)

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Required Qualifications.

• Must be able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to twist, bend, lift, and stand for extended periods of time on hard floors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, and parents.
• Must be able to operate a computer and handle money (receive, give correct change, and balance cash drawer).
• Must be willing to comply with federal, state, and department guidelines. Current safety and sanitation certification, civil rights training, and safe schools training.
• All training must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
• Hours expected to work are anywhere from 6:30 a.m.- 1:30 pm, with shifts no shorter than 4 hours.

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

• Previous food service experience is helpful.
• ServSafe Certification.
• ServSafe Allergens.
• Fundamental math and reading skills.
• Work well with our team.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Daily duties include, but are not limited to: meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, production record keeping, food preparation, cashier, and customer service.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK: In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.