ABOUT THE COMPANY

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

Employment Classification: 10 Month, Part-time, Non-exempt

Shift: Part-time, hours will be approximately 8am – 1pm, Monday – Friday.

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, assist with preparing and serving meals to students during nutrition breaks.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in inventory control and receiving, check-in and sorting of all meal deliveries.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food.
• Clean and store cafeteria equipment and food supplies.
• Clean work areas and dispose of refuse.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Bilingual English–Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking) required.
• Valid Food Handlers card required.
• Basic methods of food preparation.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Must be able to pass criminal background screening, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• Commitment to prioritizing the needs of under resourced students.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.
• Possesses a belief that all students, regardless of economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.

Working Environment: 

Primarily the school kitchen, with some work performed outside and in the kitchen office. The noise level in the kitchen can be loud. Possible exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Work will be performed around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Possible exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. Possible exposure to cold due to refrigerators and freezers.

Physical Requirements:

Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.