Kitchen Assistant

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

3d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, 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) and 457 retirement plan options. This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Requirements

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

Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested.
Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.

Responsibilities

Assist in the proper 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 standards.
Uses all kitchen equipment properly.
Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.
Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards.
Ensures the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.
Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.
Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.
Learn and Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including 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.
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers.
Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
Participate in training to include PGI Classes.
May lead training for other kitchen staff members.
Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested.
Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.
Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations.
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.

Benefits

health
vision
dental
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