Bilingual Kitchen Assistant (PT)

Job Title: Part-Time Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a part-time Part-Time Bilingual Kitchen Assistantin our schools food services department. As aKitchen Assistant your primary responsibility will be to support our kitchen staff in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our students. You will assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and school lunchroom ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and assembly of preplated meals
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment utensils and workstations before and after each use
• Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries checking for quality and accuracy
• Set up food stations trays and serving lines for breakfast and lunch
• Serve meals to students ensuring proper portioning and presentation
• Monitor and report any issues or concerns regarding food quality equipment or supplies to the Food Services Coordinator
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations including proper handwashing safe food handling practices and temperature control
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and notifying the Food Services Coordinator of any shortages or expired items
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and cafeteria staff to maintain a safe and efficient work flow.
• Support in cleaning and organizing the kitchen area including dishwashing and general cleaning duties
• Adhere to all school policies and guidelines related to food service

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification
• Previous experience in aschool cafeteria is preferred but not required
• Ability to speak in English and Spanish
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility to work during school hours including early mornings scheduled full day trainings and occasional evenings for special events
• Ability to interact positively with students and staff in a school setting

Employee Benefits & Perks:

1. Starting salary is $15.00 p/h
2. Up to5 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs
3. Retirement Plan Contributions
4. Accrued Paid Time Off
5. We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops conferences and training sessions.
6. Want to have some fun too Yes please! Enjoy team building appreciation days supportive and collaborative environments and much more!
7. Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee well ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team scouting for the best people to support our students and school!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-timeemployment 10-months exempt standard workweek of 28 hours per week
• This position is for in-person work at our location
• 179 instructional days 194 work days
• In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We are able to accept clearances if they are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.

Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination:Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race color national origin gender sexual orientation age religion veteran status disability history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may email us at or call at .

Required Experience:

Junior IC