School Nutrition Program Kitchen Assistant

The Mountain Views School Nutrition Program seeks a full-time Kitchen Assistant. This position is seven hours per day (7 AM - 2 PM), five days per week. The hourly wage starts at $18.20 and increases with education and experience.
We are looking for a dynamic team player to work in our fast-paced kitchen preparing and serving healthy, delicious school meals for our students and staff. Daily responsibilities include completing prep tasks assigned by the Cook Site Leader, serving meals according to a meal service schedule and nutritional requirements, operating the purchase-of-sale register, washing dishes, and cleaning.
Experience working in a commercial kitchen, managing large-scale food prep, and cooking from scratch is recommended. Must be able to stand for long periods, lift 50 pounds plus daily, multi-task, and have a positive attitude throughout the day. Woodstock serves a high volume of students and staff over a short period, making a sense of humor, a positive attitude, and good communication skills, written and verbal, a must. Serve Safe certification is required within one month of hire.

• Responsibilities and Qualifications:
• Valid Driver’s License
• Use safe food handling procedures according to VT Department of Health Food & Lodging Regulations
• Production record keeping
• Wash and sanitize the meal service area, dishes and pans
• Able to use Purchase of Sale (POS) software and computer to claim reimbursable meals
• Able to work as a team player within the school and the school nutrition program
• Must enjoy working with children
• Serve Safe certification required or can be obtained within the first month of employment.
• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
• Physical Demands: sitting, standing, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 50 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, carrying, writing, and operating equipment.
• Environmental Conditions: inside, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects, working alone, working in hot temperatures.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.20 - $24.03 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24