Pay Range: $25.50-$26.25/hr. Hourly compensation for this
position is based on relevant education and experience and will be
set within the listed range.
REPORTS TO: Dining Unit Manager
SCHEDULE: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 6am-10am. Schedule may vary
according to departmental and Academy needs. Weekend and night
shifts are integral to this position; flexibility is required.
*Essential Personnel
Pay Group
Type
Status
Fiscal Year Weeks
Class
Department
Location
Non-exempt (Hourly)
Regular
Part-Time
Full year (52 weeks)
Staff
Dining
On-Campus
Position Purpose
Responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of pots, pans, prep
tables and equipment in the kitchen and adjacent areas.
Must embody the mission of the Dining Services Department: “A Team
of Professionals dedicated to providing quality food service with a
personal touch.”
Job Responsibilities
- Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, cabinets, prep tables,
equipment and other items in the kitchen, including the
floors.
Ensures proper cleaning procedures and policies to guarantee
correct sanitation levels.
Practices proper cleaning procedures for all kitchen equipment
and observes all MSDS policies/procedures for safety and
sanitation.
- Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies in the kitchen
area.
- Assists in the dish room, or front of the house, when
necessary, as time allows.
- Assists in the general maintenance and orderliness of the
kitchen area.
- Removes and properly disposes of daily trash and recyclables
(including crushing cans).
- Assists with the storage of incoming deliveries of food,
cleaning supplies and other goods as necessary.
- Reports all broken equipment, safety hazards or
equipment/chemical needs to supervisor.
- Promotes a positive and congenial atmosphere for students,
employees and other customers.
- Contributes to a positive working environment with managers and
other coworkers.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an
orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in
all aspects of Academy life.
- Knowledge of proper safety and sanitation principles when
operating equipment and using cleaning supplies.
- Committed to teamwork.
- Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and
adheres to uniform standards daily.
- Regular and consistent attendance with the ability to work a
flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and
holidays.
- Must possess excellent guest service and hospitality skills and
projects a positive image while interacting with students, faculty,
staff and guests.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and
maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust
and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a
strong customer focus.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
and deadlines simultaneously.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as
needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be
flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a
professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including
stressful situations.
Direct/Indirect Reports
None.
Position Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience
- Knowledge of large-scale food service operation, equipment and
methods of cleaning preferred.
- Experience in institutional food service or housekeeping is
helpful.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting
preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and
will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of
time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects
as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Ability and dexterity to grasp and grip and safely operate
commercial kitchen equipment.
- Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without
assistance.
- Ability to work in hot temperatures with daily exposure to hot
water.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed
every 5 years).
* This position is considered
“Essential Personnel” in the
event that:
- an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity that
would impact PEA;
- inclement weather forces the closing of campus or;
- other emergency events deemed appropriate.
Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work if
instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or
his/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’s
Staff (Leadership Team.)
