Kitchen Assistant - At Large

Douglas County School District

3d • $18 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides assistance in daily preparation of the school lunch and breakfast programs. Works at a variety of locations based on needs of kitchens, under supervision of Area Manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire. NOTE: Variable Locations, 6 hrs per day guaranteed, FULL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE.

Requirements

• ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• High School or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Must travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area and have your own transportation and maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site
• Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations, Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
• Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items.
• Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions
• Maintain daily meal counts and production records.
• Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes
• Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Follows and understands all HACCP.
• Uses all kitchen equipment properly.
• Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions
• Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy
• Manage the opening, closing, cooking and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager.
• Ability to critically think and problem solve
• Maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.
• Must have a focus on customer service.
• Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people.
• Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions
• Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods
• Participate in and lead training to kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
• Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions
• Serve meals daily while ensuring compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) plan and health department sanitation standards.
• This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods by temping and recording them

Benefits

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options
• paid sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED