Food service - assistant manager (mis)

Our Assistant Kitchen Managers assist in providing healthy, sanitary, nutritious, and appealing food for the students and staff. This position will work 7 hours per day and is eligible for benefits.

A Day in the Life

• Prepare healthy, sanitary, appealing food that meets the nutritional needs of students and staff.
• Utilizes sound sanitation standards to meet all district, state, and federal mandates.
• Assists in serving food so that staff and students receive the food in a timely and friendly manner.
• Assists in tasks necessary for efficient functioning of the food service program (e.g. washing dishes, scanning tickets, keeping the kitchen cleaned and organized, etc).
• Assists in keeping track of daily inventory, re-stocking supplies, and notifying manager so that the food service program has the necessary resources to function efficiently.
• Monitors the temperature of the food, dishwasher, etc. ensuring HACCP compliance.
• Assists other kitchen staff with any task that needs to be completed in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the food service program.

Profile of a Successful Candidate

• Substitutes for the other tasks when a kitchen assistant is absent.
• Performs deep cleaning/defrosting tasks in order to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen.
• Is a Team Worker
• Has Basic computer skills
• Is able to work at a fast pace
• Has knowledge of basic math skills
• Is knowledgeable of state health regulations
• Kitchen experience recommended
• Pass a background check and TB test

Education, Certification

• High school diploma
• Food Safety Basics-State Department of Education

Physical Demands, Working Environment

Generally 80% standing and 20% walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Fine finger dexterity used. The work environment varies from extremely hot to extremely cold (freezer). The job is performed under some hazardous conditions. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Perks of Working for Maize USD 266

• School schedule – work when students are in session
• Holidays off – enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break
• Benefits – working more than 25 hours per week makes you eligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits
• Paid Leave –12 sick days and 4 personal days a year
• Retirement - employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan