Kitchen Aide

Kitchen Aide JobID: 537 + Position Type: Food and Nutrition/ Kitchen Aide + Date Posted: 3/4/2026 + Location: Saydel High School RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: + Assist in preparing and cooking meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods. + Maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements. + Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing. + Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty. + Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required. + Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored. + Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including mixer, steamer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, cash register and other cafeteria equipment as required. + Records amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed. + Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change. + Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: + Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage. + Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food. + Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities. + Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions. + Proper methods or storing equipment, materials and supplies. + Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements. + Health and safety regulations. + Basic record-keeping techniques. + Basic math and cashiering skills. ABILITY TO: + Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. + Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens. + Assist in preparing attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff. + Lift, bend, reach and stand. + Follow, adjust and extend recipes. + Understand and follow oral and written directions. + Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. + Lift heavy objects. + Maintain route records. + Meet schedules and time lines. + Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. + Observe health and safety regulations. + Make change accurately. + Read and write at a level required for successful job performance. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: + High School Diplomas or G.E.D. + One year experience in school food service preferred. + Valid bloodborne pathogens and right to know training certificates. + Successful completion of criminal background investigation.

Created: 2026-03-06