Kitchen Assistant

Job description

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

Job Purpose: Support the Director of Food Services in the daily operations of the Food Service Department. This role ensures that high-quality, cost-effective meals are provided to students and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing food preparation, ensuring food is prepared safely and to high standards.
• Fostering a clean and efficient working environment.
• Prepare and serve meals that meet USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans or MyPlate guidelines, ensuring they are both nutritionally balanced and visually appealing.
• Actively participate in menu planning, utilizing standardized recipes to ensure variety and nutritional value.
• Maintain and organize inventory control, assist with ordering, and manage food costs to support a fiscally responsible operation.
• Support special events and coordinate with staff to deliver exceptional food service for school events.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining accurate records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Support the school’s Nutrition and Wellness Program, providing assistance with educational initiatives for students, staff, and parents.
• Help manage the school garden program and collaborate with the community for its development.
• Perform other duties, such as assisting with meal service, equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Works alongside kitchen staff, including cooks, dishwashers and prep workers.
• Help manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure proper storage of food items.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure meals are made according to standards and recipes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling staff, maintaining kitchen records, and monitoring food costs.
• Step into the Kitchen Manager role as needed, managing kitchen operations during their absence.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe Certification preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of experience in food service operations
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively provide direction to coworkers, and perform administrative tasks.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and menu planning preferred.
• Flexibility to assume all kitchen related duties when necessary (cook, organize, wash dishes, etc).

Job Type: Part-time with some Full-time benefits including PTO and holidays.

Pay: $18-$22 / hour

Available Opt-in Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• MONDAY through FRIDAY
• 8 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Hours may vary. School holidays and breaks observed. This position does not work over the summer break.

Location: Delray Beach, FL 33444: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22