Kitchen Support

Kitchen Support

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Job Description: The Kitchen Support staff will work with our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef and other School Nutrition Team members.

The Kitchen support staff is a dedicated professional who re-envisions the way food is served to children in schools. The Kitchen Support staff must be able to follow instructions from our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef regarding the National School Lunch Program dietary guidelines, bring creativity, passion, a collaborative attitude, and tenacity to build a better model for school food.

Responsibilities:
Food Service
Work with Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef to safely execute healthy school meals and snacks
Pilot new menu items with students, occasionally preparing taste tests for students
Ability to cook in large quantities (apx. 500 individuals)
Collaborate with other staff, assist in training staff on meal preparation techniques and equipment usage
Keep facilities clean, safe, and follow food safety protocols
Prepare the meals on time and serve them in a timely manner
Maintain a high level of quality
Prep, Deliver and pick-up meals from classrooms
Assist in the lunch line with student pin numbers

Food Nutrition Ambassador
Engage with Mundo Verde community and create food engagement opportunities, occasional classes and networking events
Positively represent the Mundo Verde food program in the community
Some evening and weekend events

Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate
Required
Culinary degree or at least 2 years working in a kitchen
Advanced or Native proficiency of English
Demonstrated interest in working with children ages 3-11
Desire and commitment to learn National School Lunch Program guidelines
Collaborative mentality and positive attitude
Must be able to repetitively lift 30 pounds and make decisions in accordance with established procedures

Beneficial
Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
Willingness to support kitchen staff and students in a range of capacities
Experience with sustainable practices

Prefered
Intermediate, advanced or native proficiency of Spanish

Habits of an Ideal Candidate: Mundo Verde community members strive to embody and practice the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values everyday: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation. An ideal candidate will embrace these habits.

Other Job Details
Schedule: Mundo Verde's core hours of operations are 7:50 AM - 4:30 PM when students are in the building. However, your schedule may vary slightly depending on when your supervisor asks you to report to work based on your responsibilities.
Location: Assigned campus
Position Type: This is a 12-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
A competitive salary based on one's education and experience
A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
Professional development opportunities as available
FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (28 days of PTO: 8 Sick, 20 Personal) and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.

Mundo Verde PCS is an equal opportunity employer.