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 is a 10-month, part-time position reporting to the Manager of Food Services. The school is located at Odyssey Charter School and is grounded in Hellenic Education with a nationally recognized dual Greek language immersion program. The school is committed to preparing lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in classical teachings of Greek education and language.

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 any issues applying online or to obtain a paper application, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at 302/516-8000.