About this role
General Description and Qualifications: Kings Way Christian Schools is a private, Christian school dedicated to providing a nurturing and academically enriching environment for students from 12 months through 12th grade; located in beautiful Vancouver, Washington. Kings Way partners with families to provide a Christ-centered education for the whole child, leading to life change in each student.
We are seeking a dedicated and responsible Food Service Worker to join our pool of on-call Kitchen Assistants. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our main and auxiliary kitchens, ensuring the provision of nutritious meals to students. This is an on-call position that involves meal preparation, service, and cleanup activities. There is no guarantee of hours and work is on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and cooking meals
- Serve food individually or from steam tables & carts
- Operate a point of sale for meal transactions
- Proper storage and tracking of inventory
- Transport food, supplies and equipment to and from kitchens, dining areas, storerooms, and refrigerators
- Cleaning duties such as washing dishes and utensils, scrubbing floors, walls and counters
- Stock snack and beverage shelves as needed
- Adhere to health and safety standards as well as school policies and procedures related to food handling and sanitation
- Work effectively as a part of a team to ensure smooth operation and effective communication
- Demonstrate a spirit of cooperation with other departments
Position Details: $17.13 - $19.29 / hour based on experience. Working on-call to fill in peak needs or for staffing shortages. The kitchen runs year round with reduced service during K-12 school breaks.
Benefits:
The following benefits described are for typical full-time employees. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. On-call positions are generally not eligible for benefits.
Kings Way Christian Schools is proud to provide a well rounded compensation package that includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of 100% up to a maximum of 5% of gross wages; supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, Long Term care, Long-term disability and cancer insurance; Tuition discounts; paid leave plans; and continuing education opportunities
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Possession or ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handlers Card
- Basic food preparation skills; knife skills preferred
- Comfortable operating a computer for a point of sale and timekeeping
- 2 years of culinary, or food service experience preferred
- A personal faith in Jesus Christ, exhibiting Christian character and a commitment to excellence
- A passion for hospitality and desire to care for students and staff
- The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass a background check;
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, sit and kneel for extended periods;
- Reports to the Food Services Director