TITLE: Kitchen Lead
HOURS: 15-20 Hours Weekly (Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm)
COMPENSATION: $18-$22 per hour commensurate with experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plans and prepares healthy snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations. Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.
Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by instilling proper food handling and sanitization techniques. Responsible for establishing a robust menu; orders and inventories all kitchen items. Ensures all health and safety standards are met; accepts temporary assignments within the academy.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
- Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
- Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.
- Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items to director.
- Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by the director.
- Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal
- Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting licensing guidelines
- Make weekly food orders through vendors
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
- Make sure all thermometers are working properly
- Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
- Wash and sanitize all dishes
- Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
- Remove trash and recyclables daily
- Organize and put away all groceries, food orders and non-food items
- Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and pre-prepared food item labels to the Administration Team
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and the Board of Directors
- Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, and the communities in which we serve
- Float or cover breaks as needed or necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in the food/restaurant/catering industry
- Experience working with children/students
- 30 Hours of STARS training
- First Aid/CPR training within the last two years
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- A willingness to undergo a background check and obtain the required training certificates (30 hours of STARS, First Aid/CPR, Washing State Food Handlers Permit)
COMPENSATION:
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Personal Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Childcare Discount
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Kirkland, WA 98033: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person