Job Title: Kitchen Staff
Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-exempt, Part-time
Reports to: Dining Services Manager
Closing Date: When Filled
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Location: Redmond, WA
Pay Range: $26.00/hr.
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program
Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; to view our school profile, go to https://www.tbcs.org/academics/college-advising/school-profile.
Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!
The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends. Please see our website, www.tbcs.org, for additional information.
Your Role.
The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Dining Services team! The individual in the Kitchen Staff role assists with the preparation and service of food for the students, faculty, and staff of the school and assists with the maintenance of the kitchen. The Kitchen Staff helps uphold the mission of The Bear Creek School by providing a nurturing (and nutritional) environment that enables students to become the individual that God intends.
As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school.
Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.
Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.
At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek by joining our student support team!
We are seeking an individual who will:
Food management:
o General food service activities including but not limited to food prep, cooking, set up, serving, and cleanup
o Pre-heat cooking equipment as directed
o Stock coolers and deli case with beverages, pre-prepared foods, and items requiring refrigeration
o Prepare and set out breakfast foods
o Prepare daily hot entrees
o Store food in warmers and perform temperature checks
o Prepare pre-ordered sandwiches and salads
o Prepare food for the bistro sandwich and salad station
o Cool and store left-over foods
Assist with special event food preparation, serving, and clean up
Assist with kitchen use of software for communicating with vendors, within school, and food tracking
Stock and inventory food supplies
General cleanup of kitchen and washing of kitchen items
Serve students and staff during lunch service
Interact warmly with students, staff, faculty, and others during the day as needed
Check menus and help with food orders
Prepare, service, and clean up for special events
Shut down cooking equipment
Clean trays, dishes, towels, and any equipment used in the preparation and service of food
Familiarity with and utilization of some software programs for kitchen functions
Other duties as assigned
The successful individual in this position will:
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Take initiative.
Execute tasks independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly.
Required Experience and Education:
Food Handling permit (required within 30 days of employment)
High school diploma required
Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)
It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to:
Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
Maintain confidentiality and security of information
Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s point-of-sale software
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
You must meet the following physical requirements.
Requires some heavy lifting and carrying 30 pounds or more
Ability to reach high and low shelves
Requires fine finger dexterity
Requires standing for long periods of time
To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment.
Disclaimers
The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards.
Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome of a criminal background check.
The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.
