If interested please respond via email indicating your interested along with a resume. The pay for this role is $24.00 to $27.00, 6-7 hours per day during the school year. For the full job description please see below.
This position offers general support within a high school food services department that serves lunch throughout the academic year. The Prep Cook/General Kitchen Aide is part of a close-knit, experienced team that prepares meals for approximately 650 students and staff each school day. The team provides a well-regarded lunch program that includes a daily hot entrée, a full salad bar, and sandwich options, contributing to a vibrant and appreciated food culture within the school community.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Assist with daily food prep for both current and next-day service
Ensure all food is prepared and ready on time
Stock and organize deliveries as needed
Set up and restock the salad bar
Operate the cashier station and cover front-of-house duties as needed
Bus dishes and assist with dish room operations
Support afternoon clean-up and end-of-day kitchen breakdown
Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, cooking areas, and service equipment
Assist with inventory tracking and management
Support menu planning and preparation as directed
Respond to questions about food ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens
Greet students, staff, and guests with professionalism and courtesy
Perform other duties as assigned
All Food Service team members are expected to:
Maintain excellent punctuality and reliability
Uphold high standards for food quality and presentation
Work cooperatively with colleagues and assist others when needed
Demonstrate a consistently positive and friendly attitude
Keep all cooking and service equipment clean and in good working condition
Follow daily prep lists and prioritize tasks effectively
Job Specific Qualifications:
Must be able to speak and understand English, especially as related to work and instructions in the kitchen; bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus!
ServSafe Food Safety Certification required (school will cover the cost if obtained within 30 days of hire)
Strong knife skills with a desire to continue developing culinary techniques
Genuine enthusiasm for preparing food from scratch
Dependable, collaborative team player
Maintain a consistently positive and friendly attitude
Ability to stand for up to 7–8 hours during a work shift
Frequently walk, bend, stoop, and twist at the neck
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Regular use of hands and arms for reaching, handling, and repetitive motions involving fingers, hands, and arms
