Job Title: Food Service Utility Worker (Food Preparation & Dishwashing)

Level: School-wide,Nutrition Department

Classification: .60 FTE, part-time, non-exempt, hourly (10 month position)

Licensure or Certification: None

Benefits Eligible: No

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, pay scale 1

Reports to: Chef & Kitchen Manager

Start Date: August of 2024

Organization description:

Great River School (GRS) is a public Montessori school serving students grades 1st through 12th with the International Baccalaureate program in 11th & 12th grades. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.

General description:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented food service utility worker to join our team in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a restaurant, hotel, or banquet setting or schools and be comfortable working in a busy kitchen. This is an entry-level role that requires attention to cleanliness and a strong ability to work as part of a team.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with food preparation and set-up for serving as needed.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed
• Experienced in sauces, dressings, knife skills and efficient food preparation.
• Wash dishes, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand in triple sinks.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition

Dishwashing Responsibility

• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment to maintain a high level of hygiene and quality.
• Load and unload dishwashers, ensuring all items are properly cleaned and stored.
• Wash dishes, and other equipment.
• Assist with food preparation and set-up as needed.
• Provide support to the kitchen staff as needed, including helping with food service portioning and cleaning duties.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a food service setting, such as a restaurant, hotel, or banquet hall.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Physical stamina and lift heavy objects and assist when needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide support to other kitchen staff.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from kitchen management.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and procedures.
• Have effective communication skills

Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until successful candidate(s) are hired.

Please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional letters of reference (email of application materials is preferred) to:

Email: [email protected]

Mel Hammond

Nutrition Director

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

St. Paul, MN 55108

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.76 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 21 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55108 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person