Kitchen Assistant

Samueli Academy • Santa Ana, CA

9d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically. Position Title: Kitchen Assistant Employment Classification: 10 Month, Part-time, Non-exempt Shift: Part-time, hours will be approximately 8am – 1pm, Monday – Friday. Reports to: Food Service Supervisor Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, assist with preparing and serving meals to students during nutrition breaks.

Requirements

• Bilingual English–Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking) required.
• Valid Food Handlers card required.
• Basic methods of food preparation.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Position requires DMV clearance.
• Must be able to pass criminal background screening, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.
• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• Commitment to prioritizing the needs of under resourced students.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.
• Possesses a belief that all students, regardless of economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory control and receiving, check-in and sorting of all meal deliveries.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food.
• Clean and store cafeteria equipment and food supplies.
• Clean work areas and dispose of refuse.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed