Bezos Academy

Food Service Assistant: Louisville, KY

Louisville, Kentucky, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$28kDetected 8 days ago

ExcelMicrosoft Office

About the role

Beyond the kitchen, you will assist school staff and administration with a variety of tasks including inventory checks, laundry, and other ad hoc duties.
You will work a 7-hour shift within this timeframe Monday through Friday.

Manage all aspects of routine vendor performance to ensure the vendor is meeting or exceeding expectations
Ensure all meals served to students are complaint and document any menu changes on menu.
As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you'll help provide nutritious, compliant meals to children at our Montessori-inspired preschool and provide direct support with a variety of additional tasks both in and out of the classroom.
You will manage all aspects of food preparation and service with strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols.
As needed, you will also occasionally step into classrooms to provide direct supervision and support to the children.

Ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the Kentucky Department of Children, Youth, and Families upon hire
Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation
Experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience working within the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture and Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA/CACFP)
Working knowledge of food allergens, intolerances, preferences, and accommodations
Prior experience as an Assistant Teacher in a preschool setting
Experience with Montessori pedagogy
Experience with children with special needs
Fluent in Spanish

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt/hourly position.
This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law.

You will become an integral part of your school team working to improve processes and provide an excellent preschool experience where we nurture every child's full potential.
We are hiring for a Food Service Assistant at our location in Louisville - Riverport (4646 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY 40216).

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