Food Service Assistant

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Hope Academy serves over 670 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

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Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission & Values as well as our Faith & Life Covenant, and our Guiding Principles about Cultural Harmony. All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

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Job Details

Under general supervision, completes a variety of tasks in the school cafeteria; cleans work areas and equipment, including dishwashing, transports bulk food and supplies. Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns or cuts, frequent lifting, carrying and moving up to 50-pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in cooler. This job is $18/hour from 11:30am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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The following reflects essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Cleans and maintains orderly, safe, and sanitary conditions in kitchen facility; cleans dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and kitchen surfaces.
• Assists the kitchen staff with basic food preparation, service, food storage, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining, and storage areas.
• Performs work within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with NSLP and Hope Academy policies and quality standards; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Counts products received and shipped; verifies that the quantity, quality and type of products match the daily summaries and work orders. Stores food according to sanitary handling standards.

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Education and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma / GED required. Food handling experience preferred.
• Dependability – must have reliable transportation to the school.
• Following and maintaining safety standards.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and school staff.  
• Personal sanitation and hygiene regulations.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and record management.
• Spanish-speaking preferred, but not required
• Safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, holding and storage.

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General Faculty Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission and work of Hope Academy and a desire to play an integral part in growing the impact of Hope Academy.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged urban community.
• Engage positively with students and other staff, maintain professional and respectful demeanor.   
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
• Work as a team to assist kitchen staff as needed.  
• No cell phones may be used during working hours unless you're calling the Food Service Director or Maintenance for immediate help. 

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