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Kitchen Assistant

Great Oaks Academy  is now accepting applications for a part time Kitchen Assistant at the School of Grammar for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the direction of the Food Service Specialist, the Kitchen Assistant will perform a variety of duties including preparation of food and clean up as directed in a manner that contributes to the safe and efficient operation at the kitchen site as well as complying with guidelines set by the National School Meal programs.

Schedule: 3 hours per day (7am-10am)

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Work experience in school food service or related food service operation desired but not required

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required

Essential Functions:

• Wash dishes and other food service tasks.

• Prepare food according to established procedures while maintaining a neat and clean serving area. Use proper utensils and monitor portion sizes. 

• Daily set-up and clean-up of the serving area.  This includes, but is not limited to stocking products, portioning a la carte items and cleaning and sanitizing the serving area.

• May be responsible for daily food storage, including rotation of products, labeling, temping and expiration dates of food items.