Utilities Worker (Leave Coverage)

ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA, and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all.

All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and /or externally, ensuring inclusive engagement with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others. Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!

Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces and FREE parking!

SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Utility Worker is a member of the Food Services team responsible for assisting and maintaining cleanliness and organization/efficiency in the kitchen, providing meals, customer service, and a cheerful environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs daily cleaning of dishes by using the 3-bay sink and conveyor dishwashing machine to scrub and clean dishes, pots, and pans used in day-to-day operations.
• Ensures clean dishes, pots, and pans are in their proper place.
• Assists in basic kitchen prep for peeling and cutting of fruits and vegetables.
• Scooping pre-made products into serving containers.
• Assists with catering as needed, such as assembling sandwiches and cookie/pastry platters.
• Delivers and/or sets up food and beverages within the building as needed when requested by the Director. Catering events may take place in the evening and on weekends.
• Assists customers, answers questions, and retrieves requested items.
• Stock items in the serving area such as bottled beverages and snacks. Before serving time, stocks of snack items, dairy products, beverages, and other items to be replenished.
• Sets up and maintains serving area with compostable paper supplies. Monitors serving area. Refills compostable paper supplies as needed, and keeps area neat and clean.
• Cleans work areas and serving areas as needed. Periodically wash carts, sinks, shelves, refrigerator doors, and sides. Clean the salad bar, steam table, coffee dispensers, and all serving areas.
• Receives, lifts, and puts away deliveries in the dry storage room, paper storage room, walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, reach-in refrigerators, and serving areas.
• Follows closing procedures. Turns off equipment, and lights, locks doors, and closes windows.
• Always follow allergy awareness policies. Adheres to all rules to protect students and staff with food allergies and sensitivities. Be knowledgeable about all ingredients in the menu, items, and food products, and be ready to advise customers. Follows all safe food handling practices to prevent cross-contact with allergens.
• Adheres to all kosher dietary laws. Non-kosher food or any meat is not allowed in the kitchen. Only utilize food products and cooking tools/knives supplied by Gann. The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.

The above is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to work with a wide range of peoplestudents, parents, faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledgeable about the structure, fast pace, and flow of food service operations.
• Understanding of food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Knowledgeable about food allergies and practices to prevent cross-contact.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching for, ability to lift at least 50lbs, and standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot ensure that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA), so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.