Kitchen Assistant - Casual

Kitchen Assistant

Do you enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment where you can make a difference behind the scenes? Genesee Lake School (GLS), a MyPath Company, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment that promotes growth and well-being for the individuals we servesupported by a team that values collaboration, respect, and excellence.

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will support the preparation, organization, and delivery of meals in accordance with established dietary plans and food safety protocols. Your work helps create a comfortable and consistent dining experience that directly supports the health and well-being of our students and team members. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys kitchen work, values consistency and cleanliness, and wants to be part of a mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals that are nutritious, appealing, and aligned with daily menus
• Support the Cook in preparing special meals for events such as birthdays, holidays, and off-site activities
• Stay current with student food allergies, diet changes, gluten-free/dairy-free guidelines, and specialized meal plans for individuals
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper handwashing, glove use, and safe food handling

Sanitation and Cleanliness:

• Clean and sanitize food prep areas, equipment, carts, and the serving line after each use
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, and restrooms
• Wash dishes and utensils using a commercial dishwasher or by hand as needed

Inventory and Organization:

• Put away food deliveries and assist with checking inventory
• Complete daily checklists and maintain records such as production logs, temperature charts, and cleaning logs
• Review menus daily and help plan ahead for necessary food preparation

Team Collaboration & Communication:

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the Cook, Food Services Supervisor, and other team members
• Follow all company policies, health and safety guidelines, and confidentiality expectations
• Stay current on food allergies, student dietary needs, and ServSafe food handler certification (company-paid if not yet certified)

Schedule:

• Ability to work 10:00am-6:00pm on weekends as needed.
• Working every other weekend 10am-6pm as a set schedule strongly preferred.
• Ability to pick up shifts as needed Monday through Friday.

Employee Benefits Package:

At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we appreciate the contributions of our part-time casual employees. While you may not have a set weekly schedule, you're still eligible for valuable benefits, including:

Financial & Retirement Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand Access to Earned Wages

Work-Life Perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits!

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• ServSafe food handler certification preferred or must be obtained during probationary period (company-paid)
• One year of experience in food preparation or working in a commercial kitchen preferred

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in emergency and stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow recipes, food safety procedures, and kitchen protocols.
• Comfortable working in both hot and cold environments (e.g., ovens, freezers)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture:

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Openness
• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You'll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.