Food Service Coordinator & Kitchen Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Grand Blanc Academy is currently hiring for a Part Time Food Service Coordinator & Kitchen Aide.  

Serving students in grades K-8, Grand Blanc Academy is a tuition-free public charter school committed to creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow, achieve, and succeed. Guided by our commitment to Supporting Community, Growing Success , students, families, and staff work together to build a positive and engaging school community. Support staff play an important role in that community by assisting students and families, working alongside school staff, and helping daily operations run smoothly. If you are dependable, collaborative, and passionate about supporting students and contributing to a welcoming school environment, we invite you to join the Grand Blanc Academy team.

Job Summary

The Food Service Coordinator & Kitchen Aide supports the daily operation of the school food service program by assisting with food preparation, meal setup and service, classroom meal delivery, meal portioning, meal counts, stocking, and kitchen cleanup. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized food service environment while working cooperatively with school staff and other food service team members. The Food Service Coordinator & Kitchen Aide must be dependable, able to follow food service procedures, and willing to assist with additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Assist with morning food preparation and daily meal service.

• Set up and serve breakfast, lunch, and other school meals as assigned.

• Deliver meals to classrooms and other designated areas.

• Portion meals according to established food service guidelines.

• Accurately complete meal counts and related documentation.

• Stock, organize, and properly store food and supplies.

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, and food service equipment.

• Clean and sanitize counters, carts, steam tables, refrigerators, freezers, sinks, and other food service areas.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food service environment.

• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures.

• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies as needed.

• Follow proper procedures for handling and storing food to maintain quality and safety.

• Assist with inventory and notify appropriate staff when supplies are low.

• Follow school and food service policies and procedures.

• Complete all required annual food service training.

• Assist with other food service duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established food service procedures.

• Ability to accurately complete meal counts and related records.

• Strong attention to detail and organization.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced food service environment.

• Ability to recognize and address sanitation or food safety concerns.

• Ability to work cooperatively with food service staff and school personnel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and lift.

• Ability to lift and carry 20–50 pounds .

• Ability to safely handle food, kitchen equipment, carts, and supplies.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as washing dishes, cleaning, stocking, and food preparation.

• Ability to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous food service, kitchen, cafeteria, or school food service experience preferred.

• Knowledge of basic food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices preferred.

• Ability to follow food service procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Strong reliability, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds.

• Ability to complete 8 hours of required food service training annually .

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist with a variety of food service duties.

• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude when working with students and staff.

To learn more about Grand Blanc Academy and our school community, please visit our website at

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