General Nutrition Worker

General Nutrition Worker

Odyssey Charter School is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in the Food Services/School Operations department. This 10-month, part-time position reports to the Manager of Food Services and is located at Odyssey Charter School. Odyssey Charter School is a full-scale K-12 Charter School serving 2,400 students, grounded in Hellenic Education with a nationally recognized dual Greek language immersion program. The school is also proud of its innovative green initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes.

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Primary Functions:

• Participates in all areas of food preparation in all buildings as assigned
• Sanitizes, disinfects and ensures cleanliness of kitchen facilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to follow instructions, observe and take initiative where help is needed
• Cooperative attitude in working with students, school personnel and co-workers
• Personal cleanliness and knowledge of sanitation principles as related to food preparation
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of kitchen equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Possess the physical ability to perform the above responsibilities, i.e. able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; stand on concrete floor for extended periods of time and withstand extreme temperature

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently handle alternating assignments in preparation area, the serving line, the dish room, or wherever assigned to work
• Responsible for proper use, operation, sanitation and cleanliness of dishwashing equipment
• Responsible for keeping work areas, service areas, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary at all times, backlogs must be prevented
• Responsible for cleanliness of floor in the kitchen and prep areas, including regular sweeping and mopping
• Efficiently receive, issue and store School Nutrition Services food and supplies, in a timely manner as directed
• Proactively seek out areas in department where help is needed and automatically assist as needed to expedite work
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as needed or as School Nutrition Services Manager or supervisor may assign
• Willingly cooperate and follow instructions
• Display an attitude of accommodation and cooperation to Odyssey community; students, faculty, staff, co-workers and parents/volunteers

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online and upload a resume or work history and three professional references, including two from supervisors. For issues applying online or to obtain a paper application, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.