School Kitchen Assistant Part-Time 2 days per week 9:30am-1pm

Brief Job Description:
• Assist with food preparation
• Assist with Serving meals
• Assist with washing dishes, trays, and kitchen equipment
• Assist with maintaining kitchen cleanliness

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist with the preparation of food and beverages following established recipes, portion sizes, and food safety guidelines.
• Assist with meal service to students
• Assist with serving food while maintaining proper sanitation and food handling practices.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, trays, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, serving lines, dining areas, and kitchen surfaces.
• Assist with restocking food, supplies, utensils, and paper products as needed.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with following all local health regulations, food safety procedures, and school sanitation policies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report equipment maintenance or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen staff, school personnel, and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Principal.
• Support the mission and values of the Catholic school by treating all students, families, and colleagues with respect, dignity, and compassion, and by contributing to a welcoming and faith-filled school environment.

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service, school nutrition, cafeteria, restaurant, or commercial kitchen preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working in a school environment.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 25–50 pounds, as needed.

Desired Skills:
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to Apply: E-Mail ortizl@ststephensgi.org ASAP

Salary: $16.00 per hour