Hybrid Food Server & Campus Aide

Description

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Food Server believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success. The Food server is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to each student as well as maintaining clean and safe facilities in adherence to the laws, rules, and regulations related to the operations of site kitchen facilities.

What you will need to accomplish:

• Assist in preparing and serving food – transfer food (approx. 15lbs.), unpack boxes and supplies (approx. 40lbs.), move milk crates (approx. 25lbs.)
• Clean and maintain kitchen facilities and surroundings, which includes: replenishing and carrying sanitation buckets (approx. 15 lbs.), cleaning and sanitizing tables, sheet pans, and dishes, and sweeping and mopping floors every 4 hours (or as needed)
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines, which includes: updating the daily Menu Board (approx. 5-6 ft. high) with all food item details
• Ensure that all food preparation is done on time to meet all serving schedules
• Operate all related equipment as required – i.e., oven, thermometer, computer, etc.
• Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices
• Routinely logs food details by including specific times and temperatures for both cold and hot meals
• Adhere to and observe district policies and federal food regulations
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program
• Organize kitchen facilities, equipment, and food as appropriate
• Follow established policies by returning uneaten food to the central kitchen
• Empty waste into large trash containers (approx. 30 lbs.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School degree or GED preferred
• Food Safety certificate or attend training upon onboarding required

Experience:

• Nutritional and feeding programs experience is preferred
• 2 years of experience in school foodservice
• Experience in large-scale food preparation preferred
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to the operation of site kitchens

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: the pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Persons performing services in this position will exert 10 to 40 lbs. and/or 6-7 ft. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, reach, or otherwise move objects
• Able to handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a full-time, hourly position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $18 - $23