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Kitchen General HelperLivonia Public Schools is seeking a Kitchen General Helper to assist with food preparation and serving of meals to students. Because of the nature of the work, a spirit of cooperation with all others in the building is essential. Other duties associated with this position may be assigned by the supervisor. Specific details of the position will be discussed with the administrator during the interview process. Training will be provided.The Food & Nutrition Services General Kitchen Helper will work scheduled hours as determined by the Kitchen Manager. A Helper's job is to assist with food preparation and serving student lunches, as well as kitchen cleanup after meal service is complete. The General Helper must be able to read, understand and follow directions. They should have good memory recall, learning where food items are kept, how to use kitchen equipment, basic start-to-finish daily job duties, as well as building orientation. Good communication skills are essential, as are time-management skills, meeting time deadlines for meal service. Food preparation may involve repetitive motions like washing/cutting fresh fruit or vegetables, cooking/baking, cupping small quantities of foods or sauces for student trays, counting pieces such as chicken nuggets for student meals. The employee should be able to stand for long periods of time. Kitchen cleanup will involve washing pots/pans and serving utensils, as well as sanitizing counters and service areas. Proper measurement of cleaning solutions is a necessary daily task. Protocols must be followed for safe food handling practices. The General Helper may be asked to assist with receiving and putting away food and/or milk deliveries. This may involve lifting up to 50-pound food and supply cases and crates of milk, as well as bending, twisting, stooping, stretching and reaching up overhead or down to the floor. The General Helper may be asked to work extra hours to learn how "Breakfast Service" works, IF they would be able to/interested in covering in the event of the Kitchen Manager's absence. The employee may also be asked to learn how to operate the register by scanning student cards to account for the meals they are serving.Benefits of working with Livonia Public Schools include a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute. As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you: medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage; dental, vision, and life insurance; long-term disability coverage; employee assistance program; paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days; longevity pay; annual work clothing allowance; opportunity for career advancement.The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. This position will remain open until the position is filled (minimally open through Sept 28, 2026). Applications must be submitted through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.
Worksite address
livonia, MI, 48150, US
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