General Helper - 3 hours - Holmes Middle School

Livonia Public Schools•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen General Helper (3.0 Hours) to assist with food preparation and serving of meals to students. A spirit of cooperation with all others in the building is essential. Other duties associated with this position may be assigned by the supervisor. Specific details of the position will be discussed with the administrator during the interview process. Training will be provided.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand and follow directions.
Good memory recall.
Good communication skills.
Time-management skills, meeting time deadlines for meal service.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50-pound food and supply cases and crates of milk.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, stretch and reach up overhead or down to the floor.
Ability to check and read daily emails.
Basic computer skills as required for completing timesheets and other required documents.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to treat students and staff with respect.

Nice To Haves

Interested in covering breakfast service in the event of the Kitchen Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation and serving of meals to students.
Kitchen Cleanup after meal service is complete.
Read, understand and follow directions.
Learn where food items are kept, how to use kitchen equipment, basic start-to-finish daily job duties, and building orientation.
Wash/cut fresh fruit or vegetables.
Cook/bake.
Cup small quantities of foods or sauces for student trays.
Count pieces such as chicken nuggets for student meals.
Wash pots/pans and serving utensils.
Sanitize counters and service areas.
Properly measure cleaning solutions.
Follow protocols for safe food handling practices.
Assist with receiving and putting away food and/or milk deliveries.
Discuss prearranged absences with both their Kitchen Manager and the Food & Nutrition Services Administrator.
Work well with others and treat students and staff with respect.
Check and read daily emails.
Perform basic computer skills as required for completing timesheets and other required documents.
Operate the register by scanning student cards to account for the meals they are serving.
Work extra hours to learn how "Breakfast Service" works, IF they would be able to/interested in covering in the event of the Kitchen Manager's absence.

Benefits

Traditional pension
Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) - portable, tax-deferred investment account for healthcare expenses in retirement
Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% of employee contribution to PHF
Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage (district contribution is maximum allowed by Michigan law)
Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
Dental insurance (district pays 100% of premium)
Vision insurance (district pays 100% of premium)
Life insurance (district pays 100% of premium)
Long-term disability coverage (district pays 100% of premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week)
Employee Assistance Program (confidential, short-term counseling for employees and eligible family members)
Paid holidays
Earned vacation days
Earned sick days
Earned bereavement days
Longevity pay
Annual work clothing allowance
Overtime pay beyond 8 hours per day
Paid "act of God" days (e.g., snow days)
Opportunity for career advancement
Children of employees eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice