Kitchen - Custodian

HIT INCMandan, ND
$20 - $20Onsite

About The Position

Head Start is hiring a reliable, multi-talented individual to manage Food Service and light Custodial/Maintenance duties for our site in Mandan, ND. We have 77 students and 14 teaching staff. This is a crucial, high-impact role that provides a predictable school-year schedule.

Requirements

  • Requires a valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent
  • 40 hours per week from mid-August to mid-May.
  • Must start early enough to prepare breakfast.
  • 6+ months food service experience.
  • Effectively speak, read, and understand English.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
  • Proficient understanding of food allergies, modified diets, and food borne illnesses.
  • Food service or commercial kitchen experience preferred (experience serving large groups is a plus).
  • Must be a highly dependable, self-motivated individual, capable of managing all duties independently.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Effectively speak, read, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

  • experience serving large groups is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prep and serve a simple breakfast.
  • Receive and dish up catered lunch (family-style into bowls for classroom service).
  • Wash dishes, and clean/organize refrigerators, freezers, pantry, and cabinets daily.
  • Compile grocery and supply lists, shop, order, and put away deliveries.
  • Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
  • Mop, sweep, and general cleaning of hallways, gymnasium, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and main office.
  • Emptying all trash receptacles (bathrooms, gym, kitchen).
  • Clean Head Start vehicles (buses, car, truck) and submit mileage reports.
  • Perform daily playground safety checks, sweep steps, and light snow shoveling/de-icing (less than 2 inches).
  • Change furnace filters and monitor dehumidifier in the basement.

Benefits

  • ICHRA Medical Plans (single, single plus dependents, or family plan options)
  • Dental insurance - BCBS VSP
  • Vision insurance - BCBS VSP Vision (single or family plan options)
  • Life AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401 (k) with 6% match (after 1 year)
  • EAP through ComPsych
  • Voluntary Benefits Include: Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
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