Kitchen Assistant

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

51d•$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.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent education.
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.
Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less.
Standing or walking 95% of the work day.
Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool.
Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging.
Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment.

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

Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards.
Ensure the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.
Independently follow menu and recipe instructions, producing and understanding regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance, and portion sizes.
Assist in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.
Learn and operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
Create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students, and parents, with a focus on customer service.
Be pleasant, cooperative, and able to work with a wide variety of people.
Demonstrate flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperating with others, and adapting to a variety of assignments and conditions.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers.
Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
Participate in training, including PGI Classes.
May lead training for other kitchen staff members.
Annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide 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.
Prepare meals, which can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat items.
Follow standard recipes, proper portion sizes, and verbal instructions.
Assist in the proper setup and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
Follow and understand all HACCP standards.
Use all kitchen equipment properly.
Clean equipment properly and follow all safety precautions.

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