Job Description

Childcare Nutrition Program - Culinary Assistant

Private School ┃Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Urgently hiring

Job details

Salary

$13 - $16 per hour and more, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, plus occasional extended afternoon hours

We seek a full-time kitchen helper who embraces the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives and are eager to work in a supporting role as part of a collaborative team in an uplifting environment. LIFE offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, a positive team culture and excellent benefits, including tuition discounts, paid training and organic freshly cooked meals. MMA envisions a world in which all children are able to fulfill their greatest potential and proudly shine their unique light to the world.

About us:

LIFE School is a new, private, non-profit school with many opportunities for qualified individuals. We started out as a faith-based school, and are now expanding into non-denominational schools. LIFE operates from a progressive educational philosophy and believes in holistic wellness that encompasses the body, soul, and mind. Our school features multi-age classrooms, project-based learning, and organic, plant-based food. The LIFE philosophy and curriculum supports the US Constitution and individual rights to family medical freedoms.

We are looking for talented leaders and support team members who are creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented and strive to achieve the highest quality of care and best possible outcomes for the children, families, and staff in the community we serve.

Come Grow With Us!

Qualifications

• Food handlers card

• Fingerprint clearance card

Full Job Description

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of menu items within a given time frame as outlined or as instructed by the manager.
• Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff. Distribute food to the classrooms following appropriate health and safety guidelines, and policies.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA/CACFP, licensing and/or health department regulations.
• Follow standardized recipes to cook and prepare meals and be able to increase or decrease quantity with accuracy.
• Perform all tasks within a given time frame and serve classrooms with a reasonable degree of speed.
• Assist in the clean-up process (putting food away, washing pots and pans, sweeping and mopping, putting stock away, carrying trash out, etc.).
• Demonstrate sound safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Present an image of professionalism by following department guidelines for personal hygiene and dress code.
• Recognize and complete tasks without supervision.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and be willing to perform any additional duties as assigned by the manager.
• Are caring, compassionate and love what they do

Personal Qualities

• An experienced cleaner with a good standard of knowledge of cleaning

• Pride taken in achieving an excellent standard of work

• Helpful and friendly

• Ability to communicate well with other staff members

• Ability to organize your own work

• High level of teamwork, punctuality and attendance

• Ability to work additional hours and outside the normal working hours when necessary

Work Location: One location: Thunderbird Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The LIFE philosophy and curriculum supports the US Constitution and individual rights to family medical freedoms.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85254: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• cooking experienceg: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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